Baden All-Weather Practice Baseball from Japan
Synthetic leather baseball with water-resistant cover for outdoor practice, regulation weight and seams. HTS 9506.69.2040 applies as it functions identically to standard baseballs in sports use.
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
• Specify 'synthetic leather' on labels for accurate material declaration
• Weather resistance tests help prove durability for sports vs toy classification
• Avoid 'toy' markings to prevent reclassification