HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9506.69 – Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis)
HS code 9506.69 is the 6-digit subheading for balls, (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis). It is used for baseball balls, softball balls, cricket balls, billiard balls and bowling balls.
What HS 9506.69 covers
This HS code serves as a residual category for all other types of balls not specifically classified elsewhere, meaning they are neither inflatable (950662), nor for lawn-tennis (950661), golf (950632), or table-tennis (part of 950640). This diverse group includes balls for sports like baseball, softball, cricket, billiards, bowling, and various playground or recreational balls. The international trade in these specialized balls is driven by the specific sporting cultures and recreational activities prevalent in different regions. Major importers vary widely depending on the sport, with countries like the United States and Japan for baseball, India and Australia for cricket, and European nations for billiards. Exporters often include countries with specialized manufacturing for specific materials like cork, leather, wood, or synthetic polymers, such as China, India, and Pakistan. Key trade considerations involve material composition, weight, size, and adherence to specific sport governing body standards. The market caters to both professional and amateur players across a multitude of niche sports.
- Covers
- Baseball balls
- Softball balls
- Cricket balls
- Billiard balls
- Bowling balls
- Croquet balls
- Petanque balls
- Lacrosse balls
- Examples
- Rawlings Official MLB Baseball
- Kookaburra Turf Cricket Ball
- Aramith Billiard Balls
- Brunswick Bowling Ball
- Franklin Sports Pickleball
Codes often confused with 9506.69
Common mistake. This code is a "basket" category for balls, so it's crucial to ensure the ball is not inflatable (950662), a lawn-tennis ball (950661), a golf ball (950632), or a table-tennis ball (part of 950640) before classifying it here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950669, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950669 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 $433M 60% of world exports
- 2 Costa Rica* ~$28M 3.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $26M 3.6% of world exports
World total: $724M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $166M 26% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $65M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $36M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $639M 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 9506.69
Brazil does not split HS 9506.69: its NCM code is 9506.69.00.
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 9506.69
What is HS code 950669?
HS code 950669 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis). This HS code serves as a residual category for all other types of balls not specifically classified elsewhere, meaning they are neither inflatable (950662), nor for lawn-tennis (950661), golf (950632), or table-tennis (part of 950640). This diverse group includes balls for sports like baseball, softball, cricket, billiards, bowling, and various playground or recreational balls. The international trade in these specialized balls is driven by the specific sporting cultures and recreational activities prevalent in different regions. Major importers vary widely depending on the sport, with countries like the United States and Japan for baseball, India and Australia for cricket, and European nations for billiards. Exporters often include countries with specialized manufacturing for specific materials like cork, leather, wood, or synthetic polymers, such as China, India, and Pakistan. Key trade considerations involve material composition, weight, size, and adherence to specific sport governing body standards. The market caters to both professional and amateur players across a multitude of niche sports.
What products fall under HS code 950669?
Baseball balls, Softball balls, Cricket balls, Billiard balls, Bowling balls, Croquet balls, Petanque balls, Lacrosse balls
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950669?
This code is a "basket" category for balls, so it's crucial to ensure the ball is not inflatable (950662), a lawn-tennis ball (950661), a golf ball (950632), or a table-tennis ball (part of 950640) before classifying it here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950669?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950669 in UN Comtrade data were China ($433M, 60% of world exports), Costa Rica (about $28M) and Germany ($26M). World exports came to about $724M, 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 950669?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950669 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($166M, 26% of world imports), South Korea ($65M) and Germany ($36M). World imports came to about $639M, 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 950669 structured?
HS code 950669 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950669?
In Brazil, HS code 950669 is NCM 9506.69.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.