U.S. imports of Inflatable Balls (HS 950662) totaled $19.2M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Inflatable Balls paid $3.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inflatable Balls imports of $19.2M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $22.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFootballs (9506624040), soccer balls (9506624080), basketballs (9506628020), and volleyballs (9506628040) each have dedicated 10-digit lines within this heading, with a residual line (9506628060/9506629000) capturing other inflatable balls not elsewhere specified. Vietnam leads US imports in this heading, with Pakistan a significant source particularly for hand-stitched soccer balls — a manufacturing method that has long defined Pakistan's role in the global ball trade. Chinese-origin inflatable balls are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has contributed to the shift toward Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian sourcing.
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1.1K import shipments a month
No. Heading 950662 is specifically limited to inflatable balls — those designed to be inflated with air or gas. Foam-filled, gel-filled, or solid rubber balls that are not inflatable classify under heading 950669 (balls other than golf, tennis, and inflatable balls) or another applicable heading depending on construction.
Both classify under 9506624080 as soccer balls regardless of size or grade, provided they are inflatable and designed for soccer. Promotional mini balls and full-size match balls share the same tariff line. However, if a mini ball is so small or differently constructed that it functions as a toy rather than a sports article, CBP could potentially reclassify it under Chapter 95 toy provisions — product documentation clarifying intended use is advisable.
Subheading 7 of 17 in heading 9506
Subheading 950662 · $19.2M of $562.0M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 75% of it. China pays 22.1% duty; Pakistan 8.8%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
1.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.20% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9506628020 | Basketballs | $7.2M | 20.24% | 99.61% | $1.5M |
| 9506624080 | Soccer Balls | $4.1M | 13.06% | 90.19% | $534K |
| 9506624040 | Footballs | $3.8M | 14.08% | 95.40% | $528K |
| 9506628040 | Volleyballs | $3.5M | 18.05% | 99.49% | $630K |
| 9506628060 | Inflatable Balls, NESOI | $788K | 21.97% | 100.00% | $173K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9506629000 | Inflatable Ball, NESOI | $638K |
| 9506624080 | Soccer Balls | $413K |
| 9506628020 | Basketballs | $174K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$19.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $248.7M of Inflatable Balls and exported $14.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.