Storm IQ Tour Pearl Bowling Ball from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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