Articles and equipment for general physical exercise — HTS 9506
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
Chapter 95 › Heading 9506
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9506 is a broad product category for sports, exercise, gymnastics, athletics, and outdoor-game articles and equipment that are not more specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 95. It also includes swimming pools, wading pools, and qualifying parts and accessories. Examples can include certain sporting goods, training equipment, and game equipment, but the exact classification depends on the product’s design and principal use.
A 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, follow the applicable subheading structure and product descriptions under heading 9506. The narrower code may distinguish the sport or equipment type, the product’s construction or material, whether it is a complete article or a part/accessory, and other stated characteristics. Do not choose a code based only on a product name, marketing description, or material; compare the full legal text and relevant classification notes.
What to check
- Describe the item’s physical features, intended use, and manner of use before searching the tariff schedule.
- Check whether another Chapter 95 heading or a heading outside Chapter 95 describes the product more specifically; heading 9506 is generally a residual category.
- Read every indented subheading and verify distinctions such as equipment type, material, complete article, part, or accessory.
- Confirm that a claimed part or accessory is identifiable as being principally or solely used with the relevant sporting equipment, when the tariff text requires that analysis.
- Review the current HTSUS, classification rulings, and supporting product documentation; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 9506 summary
Articles and equipment for general physical exercise is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9506.11 | Skis and parts and accessories thereof, except ski poles |
| 9506.12 | Ski bindings and parts and accessories thereof |
| 9506.19 | Other |
| 9506.21 | Sailboards and parts and accessories thereof |
| 9506.70 | Ice skates and roller skates, including skating boots with skates attached; parts and accessories thereof |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9506.29.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 40% |
| 9506.31.00.00 👉 | Golf clubs, complete | 4.4% | Free | 30% |
| 9506.32.00.00 👉 | Balls | Free | — | 30% |
| 9506.39.00 👉 | Other | 4.9% | Free | 30% |
| 9506.40.00.00 👉 | Articles and equipment for table-tennis, and parts and accessories thereof | 5.1% | Free | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9506?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.