Graphite Fishing Rod Blank from Germany
A pre-formed graphite tube used as the core component for assembling custom fishing rods. It falls under HTS 9507.90.80.00 as a part suitable principally for use with fishing rods in heading 9507. This unfinished blank requires guides, reel seats, and handles to become a complete rod.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify material composition for accurate classification; ensure supplier provides certificate of origin; common pitfall is misclassifying as finished rod if handles are attached