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+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 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: 37.5% vs 17.5%

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: 17.5%

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