9506.62.40 - Footballs and soccer balls

This HTS subheading, 9506.62.40, specifically enumerates inflatable balls intended for use in the sports of football and soccer. These items are characterized by their inflatable construction and their designed purpose as game equipment for these particular sports.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 9506.62.80, which covers "Other" inflatable balls not specifically designated for football or soccer. Therefore, the classification here hinges on the primary intended use of the inflatable ball as equipment for either of these two sports.

Further subcategories exist to refine the classification: 9506.62.40.40 for footballs and 9506.62.40.80 for soccer balls. This granular distinction is typically based on established design specifications, common usage, and potentially size or material variations recognized within each sport's official rules and equipment standards.