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Wilson NFL Official Football from China

The official football of the National Football League, featuring pebbled leather cover, deep laces, and butyl bladder for consistent grip and pressure. Classified under HTS 9506.62.40 as an inflatable football (American style) for competitive and casual play.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Provide NFL or NFHS approval docs to support authentic sports equipment classification

Measure circumference (21-22 inches for official size) and ensure prolate spheroid shape

Avoid mislabeling as soccer ball; distinct laces and shape prevent confusion