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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

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.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

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.

9506.91.00Higher: 22.1% vs 17.5%

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