HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9506.70 – Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached
HS code 9506.70 is the 6-digit subheading for skates, ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached. It is used for ice skates (figure), ice skates (hockey), roller skates (quad), inline skates and speed skates.
What HS 9506.70 covers
This HS code covers all types of skates, specifically ice skates and roller skates, including the complete units where skating boots have the skates permanently attached. This category is vital for sports and recreational activities like ice hockey, figure skating, roller derby, and casual roller skating. International trade in skates is driven by seasonal demand for ice skates in colder climates and year-round demand for roller skates globally. Major importers include countries with strong winter sports cultures (e.g., Canada, Russia, Nordic countries) and those with active roller sports communities (e.g., United States, Germany, Australia). Exporters often include countries with specialized manufacturing capabilities for footwear and metal components, such as China, Italy, and Canada. Key trade considerations involve material quality for boots (leather, synthetic), blade or wheel quality, safety standards, and ergonomic design for performance and comfort. The market caters to both professional athletes and recreational users.
- Covers
- Ice skates (figure)
- Ice skates (hockey)
- Roller skates (quad)
- Inline skates
- Speed skates
- Recreational ice skates
- Adjustable roller skates
- Examples
- Bauer Vapor X3.5 Hockey Skates
- Riedell 220 Retro Roller Skates
- Jackson Ultima Artiste Figure Skates
- K2 F.I.T. 80 Inline Skates
- CCM Ribcor 86K Skates
Codes often confused with 9506.70
Common mistake. This code is specific to skates with attached boots. Separate boots without skates or separate skate blades/frames would likely fall under other chapters (e.g., footwear in Chapter 64 or metal articles in Chapter 73).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950670, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950670 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $381M 51% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$51M 6.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $39M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $748M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $104M 15% of world imports
- 2 Canada $59M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $50M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $678M 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 9506.70
Brazil does not split HS 9506.70: its NCM code is 9506.70.00.
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 9506.70
What is HS code 950670?
HS code 950670 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached. This HS code covers all types of skates, specifically ice skates and roller skates, including the complete units where skating boots have the skates permanently attached. This category is vital for sports and recreational activities like ice hockey, figure skating, roller derby, and casual roller skating. International trade in skates is driven by seasonal demand for ice skates in colder climates and year-round demand for roller skates globally. Major importers include countries with strong winter sports cultures (e.g., Canada, Russia, Nordic countries) and those with active roller sports communities (e.g., United States, Germany, Australia). Exporters often include countries with specialized manufacturing capabilities for footwear and metal components, such as China, Italy, and Canada. Key trade considerations involve material quality for boots (leather, synthetic), blade or wheel quality, safety standards, and ergonomic design for performance and comfort. The market caters to both professional athletes and recreational users.
What products fall under HS code 950670?
Ice skates (figure), Ice skates (hockey), Roller skates (quad), Inline skates, Speed skates, Recreational ice skates, Adjustable roller skates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950670?
This code is specific to skates with attached boots. Separate boots without skates or separate skate blades/frames would likely fall under other chapters (e.g., footwear in Chapter 64 or metal articles in Chapter 73).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950670?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950670 in UN Comtrade data were China ($381M, 51% of world exports), Vietnam (about $51M) and Italy ($39M). World exports came to about $748M, 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 950670?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950670 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($104M, 15% of world imports), Canada ($59M) and Germany ($50M). World imports came to about $678M, 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 950670 structured?
HS code 950670 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950670?
In Brazil, HS code 950670 is NCM 9506.70.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.