Yonex Astrox 99 Badminton Racket from Japan
The Yonex Astrox 99 is a high-performance badminton racket designed for advanced players, featuring a head-heavy balance and Nanomesh Neo frame for powerful smashes. It falls under HTS 9506.59.40 as a strung badminton racket intended for the sport of badminton. This classification covers complete rackets used in general physical exercise and outdoor games.
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 racket is strung or unstrung and ensure labeling specifies 'badminton racket' to distinguish from tennis rackets
• Include sports equipment certification if required by destination country; check for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced rackets