Official Major League Baseball from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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