9507.10.00.40 - Fishing rods

This HTS classification, 9507.10.00.40, specifically designates finished fishing rods. These are the primary implements used for casting lines in fishing. The category encompasses complete fishing rods, ready for use, regardless of their material composition (e.g., graphite, fiberglass, bamboo) or length. Items considered here are those designed for the act of recreational or professional fishing by providing leverage and control for the fishing line.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 9507.10.00.80, which covers only the parts and accessories of fishing rods. While this heading focuses on the assembled fishing rod itself, the sibling heading addresses components such as reel seats, guides, rod blanks (if imported separately and not considered a finished rod), handles, and ferrules. Therefore, classification hinges on whether the item is a complete, functional fishing rod or a component thereof.

As this classification node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. All finished fishing rods fall directly under this specific HTS code. When classifying, consideration should be given to the item's intended use and its structural integrity as a complete fishing rod.