Graphite Fishing Rod Blank from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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