Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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