Rawlings RIF Baseball from Japan
Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) baseball for youth players aged 8-14, with softer core and leather cover to minimize injury risk. Still classified under HTS 9506.69.20 as a baseball for physical exercise. Approved for Little League.
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
• Highlight RIF certification in paperwork to justify youth athletic use
• Comply with CPSC safety standards for youth sports equipment
• Do not mix with adult balls in same shipment to avoid averaging issues