Handball from Japan
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 — 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
• 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