Wilson A1030 Baseball from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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