9506.59.40 - Badminton rackets and parts and accessories thereof

HTS code 9506.59.40 encompasses a specific range of sporting goods primarily focused on badminton. This includes complete badminton rackets that are strung and ready for play, as well as those frames that are unstrung. The scope of this heading also extends to any parts and accessories specifically designed for use with badminton rackets, contributing to the overall functionality and maintenance of the equipment.

At this level of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 9506.59.40 stands apart from its sibling category, 9506.59.80, which covers "other" items not specifically enumerated. While 9506.59.40 is dedicated to badminton rackets and their associated components, the 9506.59.80 category would likely include less common or general sports equipment that does not fit into more specific subdivisions within Chapter 95.

Within HTS code 9506.59.40, further detail is provided by its subcategories. 9506.59.40.40 specifically classifies the rackets themselves and their frames, distinguishing the core equipment from supplementary items. The remaining subcategory, 9506.59.40.80, is reserved for all other parts and accessories that are not the racket or frame itself. This granular breakdown allows for precise classification of all components related to badminton rackets, ensuring accurate duty assessment and trade statistics.