Badminton Racket Shaft Protector Sleeve

Flexible plastic sleeve that slides over the shaft of badminton rackets for protection against impacts. Exclusively an accessory for badminton rackets, per chapter note 2, under 9506.59.4080.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3923.21.00Higher: 38% vs 15.6%

If generic plastic tubes or sleeves

Articles of plastics not principally for sports equipment classify in Chapter 39.

9506.99.60Higher: 21.5% vs 15.6%

If protectors for golf clubs

Golf equipment parts are in separate subheadings within 9506.

4202.92Higher: 27.6% vs 15.6%

If leather or textile travel cases

If structured as cases rather than fitted sleeves, may be travel goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify non-toy use; chapter notes exclude animal or toy-identifiable items

Bulk packaging ok, but label 'for badminton rackets only' to prevent general goods shift

Monitor weight declarations; lightweight plastics often undervalued

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