Dudley Thunder Softball from China
11-inch slowpitch softball with optic yellow raised-seam cover made of polyurethane over a poly core. Falls under HTS 9506.69.20 as a softball for outdoor sports and athletics. Designed for adult recreational leagues.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Specify slowpitch vs fastpitch in commercial invoices to match correct subheading
• Test for compression (COR .52 max) compliance if challenged by customs
• Use HTS advisory opinions for hybrid balls used in multiple sports