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U.S. imports of lawn tennis balls (HS 950661) totaled $4.0M in May 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Lawn Tennis Balls paid $479K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataThailand is the leading supplier of lawn tennis balls to the US, a position built on decades of pressurized-ball manufacturing infrastructure serving both ITF-approved competition balls and recreational grades. All lawn tennis balls — pressurized and pressureless, regardless of felt color or ITF approval status — enter under a single tariff line (9506610000). Importers should note that pressureless training balls and foam junior balls may not qualify as lawn tennis balls for classification purposes and could be redirected to the residual balls heading (950669), making product specification documentation important at entry.
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Generally yes — pressureless tennis balls designed for use in lawn tennis, including those used for training and ball machines, classify under 9506610000. However, foam or oversized junior training balls that do not conform to standard tennis ball construction may be reclassified under the residual balls heading. Importers should retain product specifications confirming the balls are designed for lawn tennis use.
Thailand hosts major manufacturing facilities for several leading tennis ball brands, supported by a well-established rubber industry and export-oriented production capacity. This concentration means US importers sourcing from Thailand benefit from established supply chains, though it also creates geographic concentration risk that buyers of large volumes should factor into contingency planning.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9506610000 | LAWN-TENNIS BALLS | $3.6M | 11.97% | 100.13% | $429K |
LAWN-TENNIS BALLS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9506610000 | LAWN-TENNIS BALLS | $255K |
LAWN-TENNIS BALLS
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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
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAILAND | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| CHINA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| PHILIPPINES | $283K | -- | -$283K |
| TAIWAN | $270K | -- | -$270K |
| CHILE | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $896K | $4K | -$892K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $223K | -- | -$223K |