| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9506992000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9506996080 | Doc | 41.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000071 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000073 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909070 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909045 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
American Football Waist Flag
American football waist flags are pieces of equipment used in a variation of American football known as flag football. They serve as a replacement for traditional tackling, emphasizing speed and agility over physical contact.
Material
Waist flags typically consist of a belt made of nylon or similar durable, flexible material. Attached to this belt are flags, usually made of vinyl or nylon, which are designed to tear away easily when pulled. Velcro is commonly used for adjustability and secure fastening of the belt. Higher-end flags may incorporate more robust materials for increased durability and longevity.
Purpose
The primary purpose of waist flags is to provide a non-contact method of determining a “tackle.” Instead of physically tackling an opponent, a player attempts to pull off one or both of the flags attached to the ball carrier's waist.
Function
When a flag is pulled, the play is stopped, and the ball carrier is considered “tackled” at that point. This eliminates the risk of injuries associated with full-contact tackling, making the sport accessible to a wider range of ages and skill levels. The flags are designed to detach with minimal force, preventing injury to both the ball carrier and the defender.
Usage Scenarios
- Youth Football: Flag football is a popular introductory sport for children, teaching the fundamentals of football without the risks of tackling.
- Recreational Leagues: Adult recreational leagues often utilize flag football as a less physically demanding alternative to tackle football.
- Training & Conditioning: Flags can be used in training drills for tackling avoidance and agility development, even in traditional tackle football programs.
- Indoor Football: Some indoor football leagues employ flag football rules.
- Touch Football Alternative: Flag football provides a structured alternative to touch football, offering more defined rules and gameplay.
Common Types
- Single Flag: Uses a single flag attached to the belt. Often less expensive but may be more difficult to pull cleanly.
- Double Flag: Features two flags attached to the belt, one on each side. This is the most common type, providing greater visibility and a more reliable indication of a “tackle.”
- 5-Flag Systems: Some systems utilize five flags, offering increased visibility and making it more difficult for a ball carrier to protect all flags simultaneously. Typically used in more competitive leagues.
- Youth vs. Adult Flags: Youth flags are often designed with easier-to-pull attachments and brighter colors for increased visibility. Adult flags tend to be more durable and may feature more robust attachment mechanisms.
- Flag Belt Material: Varying qualities of nylon or polyester belts are available, impacting durability and comfort. Some belts are adjustable to accommodate a wider range of waist sizes.
American football waist flags fall under the category of articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or other sports. Specifically, they are categorized as football, soccer, and polo articles and equipment, excluding balls and their parts.
Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
- 9506992000: This HS code covers 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: Other: Other: Football, soccer and polo articles and equip- ment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof.
- 95: Chapter 95 signifies Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
- 06: Heading 06 denotes Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or other sports.
- 99: Subheading 99 specifies "Other" categories within the broader sports equipment classification.
- 2000: Further defines the specific category as Football, soccer, and polo articles and equipment, excluding balls.
Tax Details: The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%. Steel or aluminum products incur an additional tariff of 25%. The total tariff rate is currently 37.5%.
Important Note: If the waist flags contain steel or aluminum components, the total tariff rate will be 62.5% due to the 25% additional tariff on those materials.