9506.62.40.40 - Footballs
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9506.62.40.40, specifically encompasses **footballs**. These are recognized as sports equipment designed for the game of football, characterized by their typical shape and construction intended for kicking and handling in this sport. While the broader heading covers various inflatable balls, this subheading narrows the focus to the specific sport of football.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 9506.62.40.80 (Soccer balls), is crucial. While colloquially "football" can refer to both American football and soccer in different regions, for customs classification purposes, this subheading is designated for **American footballs**. This means items designed for the sport played with an oval-shaped ball and goals at each end, as opposed to the round-balled sport categorized separately. The primary differentiator lies in the sport for which the ball is intended and its resultant physical characteristics.
As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies on identifying the product as an inflatable ball intended specifically for the sport of football (American football). Therefore, any inflatable ball that is not designed for soccer or other general recreational purposes, and fits the definition of a football, would be classified here.