Wilson Official Basketball

An official size 7 basketball with pebbled composite leather cover and nylon windings for durability. Falls under HTS 9506.69.6020 as a non-golf, non-table-tennis ball for athletic sports like basketball. Designed for indoor/outdoor court use with consistent bounce.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+17.5%22.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

9506.62Lower: 14.8% vs 22.4%

If made primarily of rubber without leather cover

Rubber volleyballs or similar inflatable balls without textile coverings go to inflatable rubber balls subheading.

9506.59Lower: 14% vs 22.4%

If designed specifically for indoor gym use as equipment

Balls integral to gymnastics or exercise machines may classify with the apparatus.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 22.4%

If plastic and marketed as a toy rather than sports ball

Smaller plastic balls for casual play are often other plastic articles, not sports equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure official NBA or FIBA markings for accurate subheading placement

Document inflation pressure specs to distinguish from toy balls in Chapter 95

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as volleyballs if panel configuration differs