Freight Class & Shipping Codes

BASKETBALLS

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HS: #950662

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for basketballs is #950662.

Schedule B: #9506628020

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “BASKETBALLS” is #9506628020 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section XX Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Chapter 95 Toys, Games and Sports Equipment; Parts and Accessories Thereof
Heading 06 Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including tabletennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools.
Sub-Heading 62 Inflatable
Statistical Classification 8020 BASKETBALLS

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #950662), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “8020”) to it.

HTS: #9506.62.80.20

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #9506.62.80.20
Category: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 wading pools; parts and accessories thereof:
2nd Level:Other
3rd Level:Other
Description:Basketballs
Unit of Quantity:No.
General Rate of Duty:Free
Special Rate of Duty:Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)
Column 2 Rate of Duty:30%
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9506.62.80.20 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #41120

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
4Consumer goods
41Durables, manufactured-except automotive
411Recreational equipment and materials
41120Toys, games, and sporting goods

The End Use code for Toys, games, and sporting goods is #41120.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #89479

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
8MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
89MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, N.E.S.
894
8947
89479SPORTS GOODS, N.E.S., INCLUDING SKATE BOARDS, POLO AND CROQUET MALLETS, CLAY PIGEONS AND PROJECTORS, BOBSLEDS, TOBOGGANS, SNOWSHOES AND SLEDS, ETC.

The SITC Classification for “SPORTS GOODS, N.E.S., INCLUDING SKATE BOARDS, POLO AND CROQUET MALLETS, CLAY PIGEONS AND PROJECTORS, BOBSLEDS, TOBOGGANS, SNOWSHOES AND SLEDS, ETC.” is #89479.

NAICS: #339920

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
33
339Miscellaneous Manufacturing
3399Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
33992Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
339920Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

The coding NAICS #339920 indicates this is a product of the Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing industry.