Badminton Shuttlecock from Japan
A feathered or synthetic projectile used in badminton, struck by rackets over the net. Classified under HTS 9506.99.12.00 as badminton equipment other than rackets and their parts. The subheading excludes rackets but includes essential game projectiles.
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
• Verify material composition (feather vs. nylon) for accurate HTS classification and labeling
• Obtain CITES permits if using natural feathers from protected bird species
• Avoid misclassification as toys by emphasizing sports use in documentation