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Badminton Net from Japan

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 — 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 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