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Slazenger Pro Tour Tennis Balls from Japan

Pro-level tennis balls with advanced felt technology for spin and control, ideal for competitive lawn tennis. Under HTS 9506.61.00.00 for tennis balls excluding golf and table-tennis variants.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document felt composition (wool/nylon blend) to distinguish from synthetic toy balls

• Calculate duties per 1,000 balls (gross dozen basis) accurately

• Ensure no coin-operated machine compatibility to avoid 9504.30 overlap