HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9506.91 – Athletics and gymnastics equipment
HS code 9506.91 is the 6-digit subheading for athletics and gymnastics equipment. It is used for gymnastics mats, balance beams, parallel bars, vaulting horses and high jump standards.
What HS 9506.91 covers
This code covers a broad range of equipment specifically designed for athletics and gymnastics, encompassing items used in competitive sports, training, and recreational fitness within these disciplines. International trade in this category is driven by sports federations, educational institutions, gyms, and individual consumers globally. Manufacturers range from specialized sports equipment companies to general fitness product producers, often focusing on durability and performance. Importers are typically sports retailers, distributors, schools, and professional sports organizations. Exporters are often countries with strong manufacturing bases and expertise in materials science for sports equipment. Key factors in trade include adherence to international sports standards (e.g., IAAF for athletics, FIG for gymnastics), safety certifications, durability, and ergonomic design. The market sees consistent demand, influenced by major sporting events, school sports programs, and growing global interest in health and fitness.
- Covers
- Gymnastics mats
- Balance beams
- Parallel bars
- Vaulting horses
- High jump standards
- Shot puts
- Discus
- Javelins
- Hurdles
- Starting blocks
- Trampolines (gymnastics type)
- Examples
- Spieth Gymnastics equipment
- AAI (American Athletic, Inc.) gymnastics apparatus
- Gill Athletics track & field equipment
- Nissen trampolines
- UCS Spirit vaulting poles
Codes often confused with 9506.91
Common mistake. Can be confused with general exercise equipment (950699) if not specifically for athletics or gymnastics, or with protective sports gear (6506 or 950699) if the item is worn rather than used as apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950691 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $9.9B 63% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$760M 4.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $710M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $15.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $866M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $697M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $12.9B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 9506.91
Brazil does not split HS 9506.91: its NCM code is 9506.91.00.
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 9506.91
What is HS code 950691?
HS code 950691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Athletics and gymnastics equipment. This code covers a broad range of equipment specifically designed for athletics and gymnastics, encompassing items used in competitive sports, training, and recreational fitness within these disciplines. International trade in this category is driven by sports federations, educational institutions, gyms, and individual consumers globally. Manufacturers range from specialized sports equipment companies to general fitness product producers, often focusing on durability and performance. Importers are typically sports retailers, distributors, schools, and professional sports organizations. Exporters are often countries with strong manufacturing bases and expertise in materials science for sports equipment. Key factors in trade include adherence to international sports standards (e.g., IAAF for athletics, FIG for gymnastics), safety certifications, durability, and ergonomic design. The market sees consistent demand, influenced by major sporting events, school sports programs, and growing global interest in health and fitness.
What products fall under HS code 950691?
Gymnastics mats, balance beams, parallel bars, vaulting horses, high jump standards, shot puts, discus, javelins, hurdles, starting blocks, trampolines (gymnastics type)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950691?
Can be confused with general exercise equipment (950699) if not specifically for athletics or gymnastics, or with protective sports gear (6506 or 950699) if the item is worn rather than used as apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950691 in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.9B, 63% of world exports), Taiwan (about $760M) and the United States ($710M). World exports came to about $15.7B, 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 950691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950691 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($866M) and the United Kingdom ($697M). World imports came to about $12.9B, 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 950691 structured?
HS code 950691 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950691?
In Brazil, HS code 950691 is NCM 9506.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.