Spalding NBA Street Outdoor Basketball from China
A durable inflatable basketball with heavy-duty rubber cover for outdoor play on rough surfaces. Classified under HTS 9506.62.80 as an other inflatable ball for basketball, distinct from golf or table-tennis.
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
• Label products clearly as 'athletic equipment' to prevent reclassification as toys
• Provide inflation pressure specs and bounce test data for verification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made rubber sports balls; check origin certificates