Molten V5M5000 Competition Volleyball from China
Molten V5M5000 is a FIVB-approved competition volleyball with a micro-dimpled synthetic leather surface for better grip and reduced slip. The hand-stitched panels and nylon wound butyl bladder provide superior air retention. HTS 9506.62.8040 applies to this inflatable ball designed for indoor volleyball matches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
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 FIVB approval documentation at entry to confirm classification; ensure valve and inflation specs match volleyball standards
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'soccer ball' due to similar size