Badminton Racket Stringing Tool from China
Manual tool for tensioning and installing strings on badminton rackets, featuring clamps and awls. Classified in HTS 9506.59.80.60 as an accessory principally for badminton rackets per Chapter Note 2. Essential for racket maintenance and customization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include technical specs proving principal use with rackets; avoid bulk packaging that suggests general tool use
• Pitfall: confusing with multi-sport stringers