Basketball from China

An official size 7 basketball with pebbled synthetic leather surface and nylon windings for indoor/outdoor use in basketball games. Classified in HTS 9506.69.60 as other sports balls for athletics and outdoor games, excluding golf and table-tennis.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.4%

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

Certify compliance with NBA or FIBA size/weight specs (29.5 inches circumference) for accurate HTS placement

Label bounce height and air retention properties to differentiate from casual play balls

Watch for misdeclaration as toys if packaged with children's hoops

Basketball from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9506.69.60