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Practice Dodgeball

Soft hollow nerf-style dodgeball, 15 cm diameter, non-inflatable for school gym class and recreational dodgeball games. HTS 9506.69.4000 applies to such small sports balls for physical exercise.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.4%+20.0%25.4%
🇲🇽Mexico5.4%+10.0%15.4%
🇨🇦Canada5.4%+10.0%15.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9504.90.90Lower: 20% vs 25.4%

If used in arcade or coin-operated games

Balls for payment-operated amusement machines exclude from 9506 per subheading notes.

3926.90.30.00Higher: 41.7% vs 25.4%

If predominantly plastic construction without sports imprinting

Plastic balls not principally for sports may classify as other plastic products.

6702.90Higher: 29.5% vs 25.4%

If artificially colored plastic beads resembling balls

Material and artificial decoration can shift small hollow items to imitation jewelry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document intended use as sports equipment; ensure diameter certification; avoid toy labeling to prevent Chapter 95 toy heading shift