9902.17.70 - Tennis rackets, strung and packaged for retail sale (provided for in subheading 9506.51.20)

This HTS category, 9902.17.70, specifically covers tennis rackets that have been strung and are packaged for retail sale. The "provided for in subheading 9506.51.20" notation indicates that while these are tennis rackets falling under the broader Harmonized System heading for sports goods, this specific temporary provision allows for their classification under Chapter 99. This ensures accurate tracking and potential application of special trade measures or restrictions.

Unlike other categories within the HTS Database Root, such as those dealing with live animals or other diverse goods, this category is highly specific to a particular sporting good and its condition. Its siblings, represented by the myriad of other HTS codes at the root level, cover a vast spectrum of unrelated merchandise. The existence of this Chapter 99 code signifies a temporary or specific treatment that deviates from the standard classification found in earlier chapters, highlighting its role in trade policy and data collection rather than its inherent product classification.

As a leaf node, HTS code 9902.17.70 has no further subcategories. This means that any tennis racket fitting the description of being strung and packaged for retail sale, and subject to the provisions of this temporary legislation, will be classified directly under this code. The classification is determined solely by meeting the criteria of being a tennis racket, strung, and retail-ready, with the overarching context being its placement within special trade provisions.