9506.99.30.00 - Lawn-tennis articles and equipment, except balls and rackets, and parts and accessories thereof

This HTS category, 9506.99.30.00, specifically encompasses lawn-tennis articles and equipment, with the notable exceptions of balls and rackets. This exclusion is critical for accurate classification. Therefore, items such as tennis nets, net posts, court markers, portable backboards used for practice, and training aids designed for lawn tennis fall under this heading. The purpose of these goods is to facilitate the playing of lawn tennis, distinguishing them from general sporting equipment that might have broader applications.

It is important to differentiate this category from its siblings. For instance, while other categories cover archery, badminton, baseball, and various forms of hockey, this specific classification is limited to the equipment used in lawn tennis, excluding the most fundamental components of balls and rackets, which are classified elsewhere. The focus here is on the ancillary equipment that supports the game of lawn tennis.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 9506.99.30.00 hinges on the explicit exclusion of tennis balls and rackets. Any goods intended for lawn tennis not falling into these excluded categories will be classified here. Classification guidance should consider the primary intended use of the article, ensuring it is directly related to the playing of lawn tennis and not general sports equipment or accessories for other racket sports.