Brunswick Rhino Bowling Ball
The Brunswick Rhino is a durable urethane bowling ball designed for ten-pin bowling, featuring a reactive coverstock for optimal hook potential on oil-patterned lanes. It falls under HTS 9504.90.90.40 as a standard bowling ball used in the sport of bowling, distinct from automatic bowling equipment. This classification covers non-automatic, manually rolled bowling balls for recreational or competitive play.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed as a lightweight plastic toy for children
Smaller, non-regulation toy bowling balls intended for play are classified as toys under heading 9503, not sporting equipment.
If made primarily of plastic and sold as promotional novelties
Balls lacking bowling-specific design features (e.g., finger holes, balance) are treated as other plastic articles.
If part of a complete indoor game set including pins
When put up as a retail set with essential character of a parlor game, it falls under 9506 for indoor table/parlor games.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the ball's weight (not exceeding 16 pounds) and circumference standards to confirm classification under 9504.90.90.40; non-standard sizes may shift to other headings
• Include lab test reports certifying compliance with USBC specifications, as customs may inspect for sporting authenticity
• Label products clearly with material composition (e.g
• polyester coverstock) to prevent misclassification as toys or novelties
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