Pickleball Paddle

A solid-faced pickleball paddle with a perforated polymer surface for the emerging sport similar to tennis or paddleball. It qualifies for HTS 9506.59.80 as a racket-like implement for outdoor games not specified elsewhere in the chapter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+17.5%21.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

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

9506.91.00Higher: 22.1% vs 21.5%

If imported as parts for pickleball sets

Components principally for pickleball equipment classify with the articles per chapter note 2.

9504.90.90Lower: 17.5% vs 21.5%

If includes electronic scoring or video features

Equipment with video game elements shifts to Chapter 95 heading 9504.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 21.5%

If for industrial training paddles without sports grip

Non-sports specific plastic paddles may classify under Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide sport-specific rules or standards (e.g

• USA Pickleball Association) to justify racket classification

• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready units support 'rackets' over parts

• Document surface material to prevent shift to general plastic articles