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Ebonite Maxim Bowling Ball

Ebonite Maxim offers a urethane cover for control in ten-pin bowling on dry lanes. HTS 9504.90.90.40 applies to this manual bowling ball with standard sporting features. Provides skid-flip reaction for accuracy.

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.

4008.21.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If rubber-heavy construction

Rubber plates/sheets include balls under Chapter 40.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If promoted as pet bowling toy

Animal-specific toys exclude from Chapter 95 per notes.

9506.91.00Higher: 24.6% vs 20%

If for bocce-style indoor play

Similar weighted balls for other games classify in 9506.

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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

• Certify urethane composition to distinguish from rubber toys

• Avoid 'game set' labeling if shipping solo balls

• Declare exact dimensions (8.5-8.595 inches diameter) for verification