Badminton Net from China
A standard badminton net designed for dividing the court in indoor or outdoor play, made from durable nylon mesh with reinforced edges. It falls under HTS 9506.99.60.40 as a net for general sports equipment not specified elsewhere in Chapter 95. The net is suitable for recreational or competitive use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
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
• Verify the net's material composition (e.g
• nylon vs. polyethylene) for accurate HTS classification and labeling requirements
• Include sports-specific documentation like court size compatibility to avoid misclassification as general mesh
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain synthetic nets from Asia; obtain certificates of origin