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MacGregor Heavy Training Baseball

Weighted baseball for pitcher strength training, leather cover with denser core but same dimensions as regulation baseballs. Falls under HTS 9506.69.2040 as it retains baseball form and primary use in baseball training.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9506.99.60Higher: 24% vs 20%

If considered a general athletic training aid without baseball seams

Non-specific sports articles classify under 9506.99 other equipment.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 20%

If made of plastic with weighted insert

Predominantly plastic construction falls under Chapter 39 other articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document training purpose with marketing materials to support sports equipment classification

• Test for COR (coefficient of restitution) to prove baseball characteristics vs novelty item

• Package individually for retail to avoid bulk parts classification