Softballs

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Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 9506.69.20.80

Easton 12-inch FP12RL Softball

Easton FP12RL raised leather 12-inch fastpitch softball approved for elite league play. Features solid core for consistent performance. HTS 9506.69.20.80 for softballs.

Schutt 16-inch Clincher Softball

Schutt 16-inch clincher softball for old-style Chicago ball with flat seams and soft core. Played barehanded in recreational leagues. Classified as softball in HTS 9506.69.20.80.

Baden 12-inch Perfection Softball

Baden Perfection series 12-inch hybrid softball with maximized compression for tournament fastpitch. Leather cover with pro tack seams. HTS 9506.69.20.80 applies.

Markwort SafePlay Youth Softball

Markwort SafePlay reduced injury softball for youth training with softer core and cushioned cover. 11-inch size for safety. Under HTS 9506.69.20.80 as softball.

Diamond Sports 12-inch DOL-1 Softball

Diamond DOL-1 official leather 12-inch softball for high school and college fastpitch with durability seams. Standard for competitive play. HTS 9506.69.20.80.

Ernst 11-inch Training Softball

Ernst lightweight 11-inch softball for pitching machine training with durable synthetic cover. Used in batting practice cages. Classified HTS 9506.69.20.80 as softball.

12-inch Official Softball

A standard 12-inch softball with raised seams, cork core, and leather cover designed for fastpitch softball leagues. It meets specifications for official play in high school and college competitions. Classified under HTS 9506.69.20.80 as a softball for general physical exercise and sports.

11-inch Youth Fastpitch Softball

An 11-inch softball optimized for youth fastpitch with synthetic leather cover and polyurethane core for safety and durability. Suitable for girls' leagues ages 10-12. Falls under HTS 9506.69.20.80 due to its designation as a softball for athletic training.

14-inch Slowpitch Softball

A larger 14-inch softball for adult slowpitch leagues with a softer core and textured cover for 16-inch softball variants popular in Chicago-style play. Used in recreational and competitive slowpitch. HTS 9506.69.20.80 covers it as a softball.

Rawlings Dream Seam Fastpitch Softball

Branded Rawlings softball with patented Dream Seam technology reducing drag for youth fastpitch. Features leather cover and optic yellow coloring for visibility. Classified as a softball under HTS 9506.69.20.80 for sports equipment.

MacGregor 12-inch Official League Softball

MacGregor deluxe softball for official 12-inch league play with full-grain leather and raised red seams. Approved for NCAA and high school fastpitch. HTS 9506.69.20.80 applies to this athletic softball.

Worth NC14 14-inch Chicago Slowpitch Softball

Worth NC14 model 14-inch softball for no-cork Chicago recreation league play with soft poly core. Designed for clincher-style games without gloves. Fits HTS 9506.69.20.80 as a softball variant.

Dudley Thunder Hycon Fastpitch Softball

Dudley Thunder series with Hycon hybrid core technology for maximum performance in fastpitch. Optic yellow with raised seams for women's leagues. Classified under HTS 9506.69.20.80 for softballs.

Wilson Optic Yellow 12-inch Softball

Wilson standard 12-inch fastpitch softball in bright optic yellow with synthetic leather cover. Used for training and recreational fastpitch. HTS 9506.69.20.80 designation for softballs.

Louisville Slugger 11-inch Youth Softball

Louisville Slugger youth model 11-inch softball with durable cover for beginner fastpitch training. Red-stitched for visibility. Falls under HTS 9506.69.20.80 as youth softballs.