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Inflatable Sports Balls Tariff Calculator HS 9506.62.40

Inflatable Sports Balls fall under HS code 9506.62.40 when imported into the US. The subheading covers inflatable balls of rubber, including soccer balls, basketballs, and similar inflatable sports balls. Common products in this code include soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, rugby balls, beach balls (regulation rubber). China-origin imports face Section 301 List 4A surcharges; Vietnam and Mexico are typically exempt.

MFN: FreeSection 301: 7.5% (List 4A)Section 122: 10% (active until 2026-07-20)
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Sample Landed Cost — Inflatable Sports Balls from China

Based on a sample order of 500 units at $4.00 per unit FOB, $600.00 ocean freight, sold at $24.99. Numbers reflect 2026 rates from USITC and current Section 301 / 122 rules.

Tariff breakdown

  • Section 301 (China Tariff)$195.00
  • Section 122 (Global Import Surcharge)$260.00
  • Merchandise Processing Fee$33.58
  • Harbor Maintenance Fee$3.25
  • Total duty$491.83

Per-unit math

  • Per-unit landed cost$6.18
  • Selling price$24.99
  • Gross profit / unit$18.81
  • Gross margin75.3% · Profitable
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What's in the Inflatable Sports Balls tariff stack?

MFN Duty (Base Rate)

Free

The standard Most Favored Nation rate from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Applies to imports from every WTO member country, regardless of origin.

Section 301 (China surcharge)

7.5%

HS 9506.62.40 is on Section 301 List 4A. China-origin goods owe this rate ON TOP of the MFN duty. Goods from Vietnam, Mexico, India, etc. are exempt.

Section 122 (10% global surcharge)

10%

A flat 10% surcharge applies to all imports regardless of origin under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Statutory 150-day cap means this expires 2026-07-20 unless Congress renews.

MPF + HMF (customs fees)

0.3464% / 0.125%

Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% ad valorem, capped at $651.50 in FY2026) covers CBP entry processing. Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) applies only to ocean shipments via formal entry.

Cheaper origins for Inflatable Sports Balls

Same product, same shipping cost, same selling price — only the country of origin changes. The duty stack does the rest.

These savings only apply if the product is genuinely manufactured in the alternative country. Routing Chinese-made goods through Vietnam to dodge Section 301 is transshipment fraud — CBP actively prosecutes this with treble damages and criminal exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What's the duty rate for inflatable sports balls from China?

China-origin inflatable sports balls (HS 9506.62.40) face an MFN base rate of Free, plus Section 301 at 7.5%, plus the Section 122 10% global surcharge (active until 2026-07-20). Combined, China sourcing currently lands around 17.5% of CIF value before MPF and HMF processing fees.

Is HS code 9506.62.40 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes. HS 9506.62.40 falls under Section 301 List 4A, which adds 7.5% on top of the MFN duty for goods of Chinese origin. Section 301 does not apply to imports from other countries — Vietnam, Mexico, and India are exempt.

What's the difference between HS 9506.62.40 and HS 9503.00.00?

HS 9506.62.40 covers inflatable sports balls, while HS 9503.00.00 covers toys, dolls & wheeled children toys. The two sit close in the tariff schedule but capture different products. If your shipment could be classified under either, work with a licensed customs broker — misclassification can mean a 5–25 percentage-point rate difference and reclassification penalties at port. The calculator at /tariff/9503-00-00-toys-dolls-and-wheeled-children-toys shows the sibling code's full rate stack.

Can I source inflatable sports balls from Vietnam to avoid Section 301?

Yes — but only if the product is genuinely manufactured in Vietnam. Section 301 applies to country of ORIGIN, not country of shipment. Routing Chinese-made goods through Vietnam to dodge the surcharge is transshipment fraud, which CBP actively prosecutes with treble damages and criminal exposure. If your supplier sources Chinese components and only finishes in Vietnam, the substantial-transformation test still has to pass — pre-shipment factory audits and country-of-origin certificates protect you.

How is landed cost calculated for inflatable sports balls?

Landed cost equals product cost plus shipping plus insurance plus every applicable duty (MFN, Section 301, Section 122, Section 232 on metals, AD/CVD where listed) plus customs processing fees (MPF and HMF). All duty rates apply to CIF value (cost + insurance + freight). For HS 9506.62.40, the engine applies Free MFN, 7.5% Section 301 on China origin, 10% Section 122 (until 2026-07-20), then layers MPF (0.3464% capped) and HMF (0.125% ocean-only) on top. Run your own numbers in the free calculator linked above.

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