Wilson Championship Tennis Balls from China
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.
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
• 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