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Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball

The Motiv Venom Shock is an asymmetric pearl reactive bowling ball engineered for heavy oil lanes, providing aggressive backend motion. It is classified in HTS 9504.90.90.40 as a bowling ball for manual ten-pin play, not automatic machinery. Core and coverstock are optimized for professional league standards.

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.

9504.90.90.60Same rate: 20%

If intended for candlepin or duckpin bowling

Smaller regional bowling variants have separate subheadings.

3923.10.90Higher: 40.5% vs 20%

If a miniature decorative plastic replica

Non-functional display items classify as plastic articles of 3923.

9506.91.00Higher: 24.6% vs 20%

If marketed for table-top miniature bowling

Indoor miniature games fall under parlor games of 9506.

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

• Document core/coverstock materials to confirm not a toy; customs flags lightweight balls

• Use ISF invoices specifying 'ten-pin bowling ball' to prevent reclassification

• Avoid bulk packing over 10 units per carton to sidestep 'automatic equipment' misconceptions