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Basketball from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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