9506.59.80 - Other

This HTS category, 9506.59.80, serves as a residual classification for rackets and their associated parts and accessories that are not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the heading. It encompasses a broad range of sporting implements designed for striking a ball or shuttlecock, excluding those definitively classified under more specific subheadings. The primary criterion for inclusion here is the absence of a more precise descriptive match within Chapter 95.

Distinguished from its sibling category, 9506.59.40 (Badminton rackets and parts and accessories thereof), this subheading does not apply to rackets specifically designed for badminton. Therefore, items like tennis rackets, squash rackets, racquetball rackets, and similar implements not already captured by a more granular classification fall under this "Other" designation at this level. The key differentiator lies in the specific design and intended sport for which the racket is manufactured.

This category is further refined into more specific subcategories to provide for a more granular classification of common racket types. These include specific provisions for racquetball rackets (9506.59.80.20) and squash rackets (9506.59.80.40). A final residual subheading, 9506.59.80.60, captures any remaining rackets, parts, or accessories that do not fit into the more specific sub-subheadings within this "Other" group, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all unassigned racket-related sporting goods.