Badminton Racket Shaft Protector Sleeve from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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