Wilson Championship Tennis Balls

Pressurized tennis balls designed for recreational and tournament play on lawn tennis courts, featuring a fuzzy felt cover and rubber core for optimal bounce. Classified under HTS 9506.61.00.00 as lawn-tennis balls, distinct from golf or table-tennis balls. Sold in cans of three for retail.

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 marketed as children's toys

Balls designed primarily for play rather than sports use fall under toys in heading 9503.

9506.62Lower: 14.8% vs 17.5%

If intended for inflatable sports like soccer

Inflatable balls shift to subheading 9506.62, excluding solid-core tennis balls.

4011.10Lower: 13.4% vs 17.5%

If sold as industrial rubber components

Plain rubber balls without sports-specific felt covering classify as rubber tires or parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ball meets ITF specifications for pressure, bounce, and size to confirm classification as lawn-tennis balls

Include lab test reports certifying rubber core and felt cover materials to prevent misclassification as toy balls

Declare quantity per can or bulk packaging accurately, as duty applies per gross dozen