Wilson NBA Official Game Basketball from Japan
An inflatable basketball designed for official NBA games, made with a butyl bladder and synthetic leather cover for durability and grip. It falls under HTS 9506.62.80 as an inflatable ball other than golf or table-tennis balls, used for basketball sports equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify ball circumference and weight meet FIFA/ NBA standards to confirm classification under 9506.62.80
• Include material composition certificates (e.g
• synthetic leather, butyl bladder) for customs valuation
• Avoid misclassification as toys by proving athletic use; common pitfall is retail packaging resembling children's toys