Wilson Championship Tennis Balls from Japan
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 — 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
• 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