Handball from Germany
Small rubber handball for indoor court play, sponge-filled with textured surface for grip. Classified in HTS 9506.69.60 as other balls for general physical exercise and gymnastics sports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm IHF standards (rubber, 50-52cm circumference) to avoid toy categorization
• Test and document bounce rate (normally 65-75cm drop height)
• Distinguish from racquetball by size and lack of stringed racquet association