Soccer Ball from Japan
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.
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
• 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