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Adidas MLS Official Match Soccer Ball

This is the official match ball used in Major League Soccer games, featuring a thermally bonded polyurethane outer layer for durability and true flight. It is inflated with air and weighs approximately 14-16 ounces, meeting FIFA quality standards for professional play. Classified under HTS 9506.62.4080 as a soccer ball, an inflatable ball designed specifically for soccer.

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.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If sized for children under 3 years or marketed as a toy

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

4016.99.60Higher: 40% vs 20%

If imported uninflated in bulk without retail packaging

Unfinished rubber bladders or balls not assembled as complete sports equipment classify as other rubber articles.

9506.62Same rate: 20%

If classified as a football (American-style) rather than soccer

Prolate spheroid inflatable balls for American football use a different subheading within inflatable balls.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify FIFA or FIBA certification and include lab test reports for inflation pressure and rebound to ensure compliance with sports standards

• Label with material composition (e.g

• PU, rubber bladder) and size/weight to avoid misclassification as toy balls