A 0% duty headline does not automatically make Thailand cheaper than China for golf ball OEM. China can still be cheaper than Thailand when its lower FOB price outweighs the China-origin U.S. Section 301 duty layer. Thailand can win when its origin value, premium capacity, BOI pass-through, and lower duty

China is usually cheaper than Japan for golf ball OEM when buyers compare accepted landed cost, not FOB price. In 2026, the best comparison is: FOB price + freight per ball + customs fees + compliance amortization + defect loss + inventory cost. A practical golf ball landed cost calculator