Rawlings Official Softball from China

A 12-inch softball with raised seams, polyurethane cover, and cork center, certified for league play in fastpitch softball. Classified under HTS 9506.69.20 as a softball for athletic sports use. Its larger size and compression distinguish it from baseballs.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
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

Include certification of 11-12 inch circumference and .44-.47 COR rating to substantiate softball classification

Ensure import declarations specify 'fastpitch softball' to prevent confusion with 16-inch clincher softballs

Watch for quotas on synthetic leather imports; source from approved suppliers