💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

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:

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Overview

HTS Code 9506 encompasses a broad range of articles and equipment designed for general physical exercise, athletic pursuits, and various sports, excluding those specifically enumerated elsewhere in the tariff schedule. This category is a catch-all for items used in activities like gymnastics, track and field, general fitness training, and outdoor games. It also includes swimming and wading pools, along with their associated parts and accessories, provided they are not classified under more specific headings.

This category is distinguished from its siblings, which often cover live animals (Chapters 01) or other distinct categories of sports equipment not falling under the broad scope of physical exercise or general sports. For instance, while this heading covers a wide array of sporting goods, specific items like dedicated fishing equipment or boats would be classified elsewhere. The focus of 9506 is on apparatus and equipment facilitating physical exertion and recreational activities, rather than raw materials or finished goods for other specific industries.

Within HTS 9506, several subcategories exist to provide more granular classification. These subdivisions typically differentiate based on the specific sport or type of equipment, such as snow skis and accessories, water sports equipment, golf equipment, table-tennis articles, rackets for tennis and badminton, and various types of balls. The existence of these subcategories allows for more precise tariff treatment based on the intended use and physical characteristics of the goods, ensuring accurate duty assessment.

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