Yonex Badminton Racket Grip Tape from Japan
Synthetic overgrip tape designed to wrap around badminton racket handles for improved grip and sweat absorption. It is a replaceable accessory specifically for badminton rackets, classified under 9506.59.4080 as an 'other part and accessory' for badminton equipment. This excludes strung rackets or coin-operated machines per chapter notes.
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
• Verify the accessory is suitable solely for badminton rackets to avoid reclassification under general sporting goods
• Include detailed product specs and photos in documentation to confirm it's not a complete racket or strung item
• Check for material composition; synthetic grips may require additional fiber content declarations