Official Major League Baseball
A standard regulation baseball used in Major League Baseball games, featuring a cork and rubber core wrapped in yarn and covered with cowhide. It falls under HTS 9506.69.20 as a baseball designed for athletic use in the sport of baseball. The stitched leather cover and specific weight meet official standards for professional play.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for children under 12 years with toy-like features
Smaller, softer balls intended as toys rather than athletic equipment are classified in heading 9503 for tricycles, dolls, and other toys.
If marketed as a recreational or training ball without regulation specs
Balls not specifically baseballs/softballs but similar for other sports or casual use fall under other balls in 9506.59.
If featuring significant decorative feathers or plumes
Balls with feathers as a major component shift to heading 6704 for wigs and artificial flowers rather than sports balls.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the ball meets official size (9-9.25 inches circumference) and weight (5-5.25 ounces) standards to confirm classification under 9506.69.20
• Provide documentation certifying genuine leather or synthetic cover material to avoid reclassification as a toy
• Label products clearly as 'sports equipment' to distinguish from casual play items that might fall elsewhere
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