9506.99.20.00 - Football, soccer and polo articles and equip- ment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof

This HTS classification, 9506.99.20.00, specifically covers football (soccer), polo, and related equipment and articles designed for these sports. This exclusion of balls means that while the primary equipment for these sports is classified here, the balls themselves would fall under different headings within Chapter 95. Examples of items classified under this heading include goals, nets, markers, training equipment, and protective gear specifically used in football or polo, as well as parts and accessories for such items.

When classifying items within the broader category of "Other" sports equipment under 9506.99, it is crucial to distinguish this heading from its siblings. For instance, while 9506.99.05 covers archery equipment, and 9506.99.15.00 deals with baseball articles (excluding balls), this heading is exclusively dedicated to football and polo. Similarly, 9506.99.25 addresses ice-hockey and field-hockey equipment (excluding balls and skates), highlighting the specific sport-by-sport segmentation within this HTS chapter.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories that subdivide football, soccer, and polo articles. Therefore, classification within this heading relies on determining if an article is specifically designed for or is an accessory to football or polo and is not a ball. The physical characteristics, intended use in the context of these sports, and absence of specific exclusions (like balls) are key considerations for accurate classification.