Wilson A1030 Baseball
A regulation leather baseball with raised seams, used for high school and college games, featuring a cushioned cork center and premium cowhide cover. Classified under HTS 9506.69.2040 due to its adherence to official baseball specifications for circumference, weight, and seam style.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as softballs instead
Balls with softer cores or larger sizes (over 9.5 inches) are softballs under 9506.69.2060.
If marketed as a toy for children under 12
Smaller, softer versions designed as toys fall under heading 9503 for tricycles, dolls, and other toys.
If constructed entirely of rubber without leather cover
Rubber articles not specifically sports equipment classify under Chapter 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label fiber content if synthetic yarn is used in core; declare leather source to comply with trade agreement preferences
• Provide lab test reports for bounce and compression to distinguish from softballs during customs inspection
• Avoid bulk packaging over 12 dozen per carton to prevent scrutiny as commercial vs retail goods
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Rawlings Official Major League Baseball
This is the official baseball used in Major League Baseball games, featuring a cork and rubber core wrapped in yarn and covered with cowhide leather. It falls under HTS 9506.69.2040 as a baseball designed for the sport of baseball, meeting the specific size, weight, and construction standards for professional play.
MacGregor Heavy Training Baseball
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