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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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