Spalding NBA Official Size 7 Basketball

This is an official-size inflatable basketball (29.5 inches circumference) made with a butyl bladder and synthetic leather cover, designed for outdoor and indoor court play. It falls under HTS 9506.62.8020 as a standard basketball for general sports use, not specialized for golf or table tennis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+17.5%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

9506.62Same rate: 22.3%

If soccer/football

Inflatable balls for soccer have different size/shape standards, falling under the soccer ball subheading.

4016.99Lower: 12.5% vs 22.3%

If sold as uninflated blanks or bulk rubber components

Unfinished rubber bladders or covers without sports-specific design classify as general rubber articles, not finished sports equipment.

9506.69Lower: 14.9% vs 22.3%

If non-inflatable solid rubber construction

Balls not designed for inflation, like heavy training models, go under other balls rather than inflatable category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ball circumference (27.5-29.5 inches for sizes 6-7) and inflation specs to confirm basketball classification; measure before import

Include material composition (e.g

synthetic leather, rubber bladder) on invoices to avoid reclassification as toys or general rubber products

Ensure packaging labels distinguish from golf/table-tennis balls; common pitfall is bulk shipping mistaken for parts