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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sized or constructed as a baseball
Balls meeting baseball specs (9-inch circumference) shift to baseball subheading.
If inflated with air and used in team sports like soccer
Inflatable bladder balls for other sports classify under lawn tennis/inflatable balls.
If entirely plastic and not sports-specific
Generic plastic balls without athletic features go to other plastic articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include league association approvals (e.g
• USSSA) in import docs to substantiate sports equipment use
• Measure compression and COR ratings to distinguish from recreational rubber balls
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests toy classification; use sports retail packaging
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