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Champion Sports Outdoor Inflatable Basketball

Durable outdoor basketball with heavy-duty nylon cover and butyl valve for playground use, maintaining official size and weight standards. Falls under HTS 9506.62.8020 as a basketball for general physical exercise and sports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+20.0%24.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4013.20.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 24.8%

If imported as bicycle inner tubes repurposed

Rubber bladders without outer cover or sports design classify as bicycle tubes.

9508Lower: 12.5% vs 24.8%

If for fairground skill games

Balls designed for carnival games with operators fall under fairground amusements.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'water-resistant' materials on docs but confirm not water park equipment per chapter notes

• Bulk imports need lot numbering to trace if reclassified during inspection

• Watch for chain markings; ensure they meet basketball grip standards