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Spalding NBA Street Outdoor Basketball from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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