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U.S. imports of balls other than golf, tennis & inflatable (baseballs, softballs & others) (HS 950669) totaled $13.0M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Balls Other Than Golf, Tennis & Inflatable (Baseballs, Softballs & Others) paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $13.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBaseballs and softballs occupy dedicated lines (9506692040 and 9506692080 respectively) within this heading, reflecting their commercial importance to US sports markets; Costa Rica is a historically significant supplier of baseballs, a legacy of long-established manufacturing relationships with major league ball producers. Noninflatable hollow balls not over 19 cm in diameter (9506694000) capture products like lacrosse balls and field hockey balls, while polo balls (9506696010) and other residual balls round out the heading. China leads overall import volume in this heading, but the baseball and softball lines show a more geographically diverse supplier base including Costa Rica and Cambodia.
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Solid rubber lacrosse balls are generally classified under 9506694000 as noninflatable hollow balls not over 19 cm in diameter, provided they meet the size threshold. Importers should confirm the ball's diameter and construction; balls exceeding 19 cm or made of materials that complicate the 'hollow' characterization may fall under the residual line 9506695000 or 9506696020.
CBP may request product specifications, manufacturer declarations, or test reports confirming the ball meets regulation construction standards (cork or rubber core, yarn winding, leather cover) to confirm classification under 9506692040. Novelty baseballs — such as oversized display balls or autograph balls with non-standard construction — could be reclassified as toys or novelties under a different heading if they are not designed for actual play.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $5.8M | $11K | -$5.8M |
| CAMBODIA | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| COSTA RICA | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| VIETNAM | $871K | -- | -$871K |
| CANADA | $25K | $343K | +$318K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9506692040 | BASEBALLS | $9.8M | 12.85% | $1.3M |
| 9506692080 | SOFTBALLS | $1.4M | 16.20% | $225K |
| 9506696020 | BALLS, EXC GOLF BALLS & TABLE-TENNIS BALLS, NESOI | $1.4M | 17.75% | $243K |
| 9506694000 | NONINFLATABLE HOLLOW BALLS NT OVER 19 CM DIAMETER | $441K | 21.81% | $95K |
| 9506696010 | P0LO BALLS | $24K | 14.90% | $4K |
BASEBALLS
SOFTBALLS
BALLS, EXC GOLF BALLS & TABLE-TENNIS BALLS, NESOI
NONINFLATABLE HOLLOW BALLS NT OVER 19 CM DIAMETER
P0LO BALLS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9506695000 | BALLS, EXC GOLF BALLS & TABLE-TENNIS BALLS, NESOI | $519K |
| 9506692000 | BASEBALLS AND SOFTBALLS | $327K |
BALLS, EXC GOLF BALLS & TABLE-TENNIS BALLS, NESOI
50.2K no
BASEBALLS AND SOFTBALLS
41.1K no
TRICYCLE, SCOOTR, PEDAL CAR & SIM WHEELED TYS; ETC
HS 950300
VIDEO GAME CONSOLES & MACH, EXC OF SUBHEAD 9504.30
HS 950450
ART FOR SPORTS ETC.NESOIF SWIM POOLSF PTS & ACCES
HS 950699
ARTCL/EQUIP F GEN PHYS EXERC, GYMN ETC NESOI; PTS
HS 950691
GAME MACH EX COIN; BD GAME; MAH-JONG; DMNOES; DICE
HS 950490
GAMES COIN-/TOKEN-OPERATED EXC BOWLING ALLEY NESOI
HS 950430
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $6.1M | $42K | -$6.1M |
| Tennessee | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| California | $1.1M | $43K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | $4.0M | $11K | -$4.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.2M | $24K | -$3.2M |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |