Tennis Racket Vibration Dampener from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document racket-specific design; test for compliance with sports standards
• Common issue: classifying as general rubber article under 4016.99