Pickleball Paddle from Germany
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.
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
• 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