HS code for footballs in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 9506.62
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 5
- General duty (MFN)
- free, 4.8%
Summary
Footballs imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 9506.62 when it is an inflatable 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”. The tariff of the United States has 5 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.62 is free or 4.8%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Use 9506.62 when it is an inflatable ball.
Codes for footballs
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to footballs.
- 9506.62
Most likely
Legal text: “Balls, other than golf balls and table-tennis balls: Inflatable”
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”
Applies when it is an inflatable ball.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 5 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.62 is free or 4.8%, depending on the line. 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.
Under 9506.62
- 9506.62.40.40“Inflatable balls › Footballs and soccer balls › Footballs”free
- 9506.62.40.80“Inflatable balls › Footballs and soccer balls › Soccer balls”free
- 9506.62.80.20“Inflatable balls › Other › Basketballs”4.8%
- 9506.62.80.40“Inflatable balls › Other › Volleyballs”4.8%
- 9506.62.80.60“Inflatable balls › Other › Other”4.8%
Similar products
Products in the same category as footballs, or classified under the same headings.
- DumbbellsHS 9506.91
- Golf ballsHS 9506.32
- Tennis racketsHS 9506.51
- BicyclesHS 8712.00
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
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 footballs 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for footballs?
Footballs imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 9506.62 when it is an inflatable 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”.
What is the duty on footballs imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.62 is free or 4.8%, depending on the line. 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.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for footballs by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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