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Wilson NCAA Official Game Basketball from Japan

An inflatable basketball meeting NCAA specifications with pebbled composite leather cover and nylon windings for enhanced grip and durability. Classified under HTS 9506.62.8020 specifically as a basketball due to its standard size, weight, and pebbling for official play.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide certification docs for official standards (e.g

• NCAA/SFIA) to support classification and speed customs clearance

• Avoid mixing with volleyball shipments; declare as 'basketballs only' to prevent averaging duties across ball types