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Youth Softball Practice Ball

Limited-flight non-inflatable hollow softball, 17 cm circumference equivalent ~12 cm diameter for batting practice. Classified HTS 9506.69.4000 as small athletic training ball.

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.

9506Same rate: 25.4%

If baseballs/baseball training balls

Specific baseball provisions take precedence over general small ball subheading.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 25.4%

If wiffle-style toy ball design

Perforated lightweight construction for amusement classifies as toys.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Softball markings aid but don't override size rule; circumference-to-diameter conversion docs; ASTM F1887 testing