HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9506.62 – Balls; inflatable
HS code 9506.62 is the 6-digit subheading for balls, inflatable. It is used for soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, rugby balls and handballs.
What HS 9506.62 covers
This HS code encompasses a broad range of inflatable balls used for various sports and recreational activities. This includes items like footballs (soccer balls), basketballs, volleyballs, rugby balls, and other similar inflatable sports balls. The international trade in these goods is massive, reflecting the global popularity of team sports. Major importers are virtually every country in the world, with high demand from nations passionate about sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball, including the United States, Germany, Brazil, and many African and Asian countries. Exporters are predominantly manufacturing powerhouses in Asia, particularly Pakistan, China, and India, known for their expertise in producing synthetic leather and rubber products. Key trade considerations involve material quality, adherence to specific sport federation standards (e.g., FIFA, FIBA), durability, and brand licensing. The market is driven by both professional sports leagues and grassroots participation, with significant demand from schools, clubs, and individual consumers.
- Covers
- Soccer balls
- Basketballs
- Volleyballs
- Rugby balls
- Handballs
- Water polo balls
- American footballs
- Futsal balls
- Examples
- Adidas Finale (soccer)
- Spalding NBA Official Game Ball (basketball)
- Mikasa MVA200 (volleyball)
- Nike Flight (soccer)
- Wilson NFL Official Game Ball (American football)
Codes often confused with 9506.62
Common mistake. This code is for inflatable balls and should be carefully distinguished from non-inflatable balls like golf balls (950632), table-tennis balls (part of 950640), or lawn-tennis balls (950661).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950662, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950662 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $763M 45% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $249M 15% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$168M 9.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $276M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $129M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 France $86M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9506.62
Brazil does not split HS 9506.62: its NCM code is 9506.62.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 95.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9506.62
What is HS code 950662?
HS code 950662 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Balls; inflatable. This HS code encompasses a broad range of inflatable balls used for various sports and recreational activities. This includes items like footballs (soccer balls), basketballs, volleyballs, rugby balls, and other similar inflatable sports balls. The international trade in these goods is massive, reflecting the global popularity of team sports. Major importers are virtually every country in the world, with high demand from nations passionate about sports like soccer, basketball, and volleyball, including the United States, Germany, Brazil, and many African and Asian countries. Exporters are predominantly manufacturing powerhouses in Asia, particularly Pakistan, China, and India, known for their expertise in producing synthetic leather and rubber products. Key trade considerations involve material quality, adherence to specific sport federation standards (e.g., FIFA, FIBA), durability, and brand licensing. The market is driven by both professional sports leagues and grassroots participation, with significant demand from schools, clubs, and individual consumers.
What products fall under HS code 950662?
Soccer balls, Basketballs, Volleyballs, Rugby balls, Handballs, Water polo balls, American footballs, Futsal balls
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950662?
This code is for inflatable balls and should be carefully distinguished from non-inflatable balls like golf balls (950632), table-tennis balls (part of 950640), or lawn-tennis balls (950661).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950662?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950662 in UN Comtrade data were China ($763M, 45% of world exports), Pakistan ($249M) and Vietnam (about $168M). World exports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950662?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950662 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($276M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($129M) and France ($86M). World imports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 950662 structured?
HS code 950662 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (95) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950662?
In Brazil, HS code 950662 is NCM 9506.62.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.