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Louisville Slugger MLB Prime Wood Baseball Bat

This professional-grade wood baseball bat is crafted from maple or ash for optimal performance in baseball games. It falls under HTS 9506.99.1500 as a baseball article and equipment, specifically excluded from balls. Designed for hitting pitched balls with precise balance and durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9506.99.60Higher: 24% vs 12.5%

If imported as a complete baseball training set for retail sale

Sets combining bats with non-principal items like gloves may shift to 'other' if essential character changes.

4419.90Higher: 15.7% vs 12.5%

If unfinished wood bat blanks for further manufacturing

Unfinished wooden articles not yet equipped for sports use classify as wooden products, not sports equipment.

9506.39.00Higher: 24.9% vs 12.5%

If for industrial or promotional use, not recreational baseball

End-use for non-sporting purposes like displays reclassifies to golf/other sports equipment headings.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify wood species compliance with Lacey Act declarations to prevent seizures at customs

• Include detailed invoices specifying bat dimensions and material for accurate classification

• Avoid misclassification as general sporting goods by highlighting baseball-specific design features