Adidas MLS Official Match Soccer Ball from China
This is the official match ball used in Major League Soccer games, made of synthetic leather panels thermally bonded for durability and flight stability. It falls under HTS 9506.62.40 as an inflatable soccer ball designed for professional and recreational play, meeting FIFA quality standards for size 5 balls.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify FIFA certification and size (typically 68-70 cm circumference) to confirm classification as a soccer ball
• Include detailed material composition (e.g
• PU leather, latex bladder) on invoices to avoid reclassification