Tennis Racket Vibration Dampener from Germany
Small rubber device that clips onto tennis racket strings to reduce vibration and shock on impact. Falls under HTS 9506.59.80.60 as a part principally used with tennis rackets. Popular for injury prevention among players.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document racket-specific design; test for compliance with sports standards
• Common issue: classifying as general rubber article under 4016.99