Wilson NFL Official Football

Official-sized leather football used in American football games, inflated for play on fields. Classified under HTS 9506.62.4040 as a football, an inflatable ball for outdoor sports. Features pebbled leather cover for grip and standard bladder.

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 sized for children under 12 inches circumference

Smaller inflatable balls designed as toys fall under heading 9503 for tricycles, dolls, and other toys.

9506.62Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as soccer balls

Soccer balls have distinct round shape and panel patterns, separate subheading from American footballs.

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If imported deflated in bulk without sports branding

Unbranded rubber inflatable articles not identified as sports equipment classify as other rubber articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ball dimensions and weight meet official NFL standards to avoid misclassification as toy balls

Include inflation pressure specs and material composition (leather vs synthetic) in documentation

Check for CPSC compliance if marketed for youth use to prevent safety-related detentions