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Carbon Fiber Recurve Bow

A high-performance recurve bow made from carbon fiber, designed for target archery competitions. It falls under HTS 9506.99.05 as archery equipment not specified elsewhere in Chapter 95. The bow's limbs and riser are optimized for precision shooting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

9506.51Lower: 15.6% vs 20%

If designed primarily for hunting with broadhead compatibility

Hunting bows like compound bows for big game fall under lawn tennis equipment? No, 9506.51 for golf; actually archery splits by use, but hunting often 9506.99 still—wait, legal is 9506.99 for archery.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 20%

If imported as unfinished bow limbs without string attachment

Unassembled plastic or composite parts may classify as other plastic articles if not principally for archery.

7307.99.50Higher: 79.3% vs 20%

If made predominantly of steel tubing for industrial training

Steel bow risers could be seen as tubular structures if not clearly archery-specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the bow's draw weight and material composition for accurate classification under archery equipment

• Include manufacturer specs and safety certifications to avoid misclassification as a weapon

• Label products clearly as sporting goods to prevent scrutiny under arms regulations