Soccer Ball
A standard size 5 soccer ball made of synthetic leather panels with an inflatable butyl bladder, used in the sport of soccer. It falls under HTS 9506.69.60 as a ball other than golf or table-tennis balls, classified among equipment for outdoor sports games not specified elsewhere in Chapter 95.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.9% | +17.5% | 22.4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.9% | +10.0% | 14.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.9% | +10.0% | 14.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.9% | +10.0% | 14.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.9% | +10.0% | 14.9% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for children under 3 years or marketed as a toy
Smaller, softer balls intended primarily for play rather than sports fall under toys in heading 9503.
If sold in bulk as uninflated plastic bladders without outer casing
Unassembled or incomplete balls may classify as plastic articles rather than finished sports equipment.
If the primary component is a rubber bladder sold separately
Isolated inflatable rubber bladders are classified under rubber tires and tubes, not complete balls.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify ball circumference and weight meet FIFA standards for proper classification and labeling
• Include material composition declaration (e.g
• PU leather) to avoid misclassification as plastic articles
• Ensure inflation valve and stitching details are documented to distinguish from toy balls
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