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Wilson A1030 Baseball from Germany

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.

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 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