Pickleball Paddle from Japan
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 — 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
• 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