New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Cue Ball for Pool Tables

A single white phenolic cue ball with precise weight and balance for striking object balls in billiards and pool games. Exclusively designed for billiards tables, it falls under HTS 9504.20.2000 as a billiards accessory.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9504.90.90Same rate: 20%

If marketed for parlor games other than billiards

Balls for other table or parlor games classify under 9504.90, not specific billiards subheading.

6702.90.35.00Higher: 21.5% vs 20%

If constructed of plastic beads

Balls made by assembling plastic beads fall under heading 6702 for artificial flowers and ornaments.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as 'billiards cue ball' with diameter (typically 2.25 inches) and material specs to support classification

• Provide photos or diagrams showing billiards compatibility in import entries