11-inch Youth Fastpitch Softball from Japan
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.
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
• 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