Storm IQ Tour Pearl Bowling Ball

Storm's IQ Tour Pearl is a high-performance reactive pearl bowling ball with a symmetric core, ideal for medium oil lane conditions in ten-pin bowling. Classified under HTS 9504.90.90.40 for its specific design as a bowling ball, excluding automatic equipment. It meets regulation standards for grip, weight, and trajectory control.

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 undersized for children's play without regulation holes

Toy versions without professional sporting features are headed under 9503 for toys.

4011.20Lower: 13.4% vs 17.5%

If constructed primarily from rubber rather than polyester/urethane

Rubber balls shift to Chapter 40 headings for tires/balls of rubber.

9506.99.60Higher: 21.5% vs 17.5%

If sold as part of a non-automatic bowling alley kit

Complete non-electric bowling sets for home use classify under other parlor games in 9506.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturer specs showing USBC approval to differentiate from casual balls that might classify elsewhere

Ensure packaging indicates 'bowling ball' use to avoid scrutiny as unspecified sports articles

Check for country-of-origin marking on the ball surface, as bowling balls often require prominent labeling