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      "answer": "Golf balls imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9506.32 when it is a golf ball. It sits in heading 95.06, “Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools”."
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      "question": "What is the duty on golf balls imported into the European Union?",
      "answer": "The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9506.32 is 2.7%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment."
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        "The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 1 national line, listed with their published text and general duty.",
        "The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9506.32 is 2.7%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment."
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        "The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as golf balls can fall under different codes.",
        "Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling."
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        "The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.",
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        "The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.",
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