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Reaction Ball

A six-sided rubber ball that bounces unpredictably to improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time for sports like baseball, tennis, and basketball. Falls under HTS 9506.99.6080 as general sports training equipment not covered by specific sport subheadings. Used in agility and reflex drills across multiple athletic activities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+20.0%24%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+60.0%64%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9506.62Lower: 17.3% vs 24%

If marketed exclusively for baseball

Baseball-specific balls classify in dedicated baseball articles subheading.

4016.99.60Higher: 40% vs 24%

If sold as general rubber articles without sports branding

Lacks essential sports character, defaults to rubber products chapter.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 24%

If sized and marketed for children under 12 as play item

Toy-like design for kids shifts to toys per Chapter Note 5 exclusion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as 'sports training aid' not toy to prevent reclassification under 9503

• Include test reports for bounce durability and non-toxic materials