Bow String Wax and Serving Thread Kit from Japan
Maintenance kit with beeswax for bowstring conditioning and synthetic serving thread for center servings. Essential archery accessory under HTS 9506.99.0530. Prevents string fraying during high-volume shooting.
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
• Classify as set if put up together for retail; separate items risk individual headings
• Document archery-specific formulations vs generic wax/thread
• Small packages often undervalued; use transaction value method with proof