Yonex Tennis Vibration Dampener from China
Rubber dampener clips onto tennis racket strings to reduce vibration and improve feel. Classified as a lawn-tennis accessory under HTS 9506.99.3000, though racket-excluded, as a parts accessory. Popular for player comfort during matches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prove principal use with tennis rackets via marketing materials; small size requires accurate quantity declarations; test for material safety standards