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Junior Badminton Racket

A lightweight, unstrung badminton racket designed for young players, featuring an aluminum frame for durability and ease of handling. Classified under HTS 9506.59.80 as 'other' rackets similar to tennis or badminton, not strung or specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+20.0%24%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9506.51.40Lower: 16.4% vs 24%

If strung and imported for retail sale

Strung rackets for retail classify under 9506.51, separate from unstrung 'other' rackets.

9506.91.00Higher: 24.6% vs 24%

If marketed as a badminton-specific accessory part

Accessories principally for badminton rackets go to 9506.91 per chapter note on parts.

9506.29.00Lower: 20% vs 24%

If designed for table tennis with paddle shape

Table tennis rackets have distinct paddle-like design, classifying under 9506.29.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include specs confirming badminton shaft length and head shape to differentiate from squash rackets

• Declare as unstrung to stay in 'other'; strung versions may require different subheading

• Check for age-appropriate sizing in documentation to support retail consumer use