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%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 material composition for accurate classification; ensure supplier provides certificate of origin; common pitfall is misclassifying as finished rod if handles are attached