Graphite Fishing Rod Blank from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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