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Adidas American Football

Synthetic leather pro-style football with textured grip laces, used in touch football. HTS 9506.62.4040 covers inflatable footballs for general physical exercise and outdoor games. Machine-stitched panels for durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9506.62.80Higher: 24.8% vs 20%

If other inflatable balls not specified as football or soccer

Balls without clear football shape or markings default to catch-all inflatable balls.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If promoted as recreational backyard toy

If essential character is amusement rather than sports training, classifies as toys.

6702.90Higher: 29.5% vs 20%

If with significant artificial gemstone decorations

Chapter note excludes articles where precious stones are more than minor constituents.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include photos showing pro-style shape (prolate spheroid) to confirm football vs soccer classification

• Declare exact bladder material (butyl rubber) and cover composition for accurate duty assessment

• Register trademarks like 'Adidas' to prevent counterfeits during customs examination