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Squash Racket from Japan

An unstrung squash racket with a teardrop-shaped head optimized for indoor court play, made from composite materials. Falls under HTS 9506.59.80 as 'other' rackets for sports similar to tennis.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify head size and string pattern compatibility to confirm squash vs. tennis

• Ensure no coin-operated features, which would exclude from this subheading

• Use invoices specifying 'unstrung' to avoid strung racket duties