Product classification
HS code for Athletics equipment: 9506.91
Athletics and gymnastics equipment.
Classification of athletics equipment under HS 9506.91
Athletics equipment is classified under HS code 9506.91. Chapter 95 covers toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9506 is the broad category for articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.91 is specifically dedicated to articles and equipment for "athletics" (often referred to as track and field) and "gymnastics." This classification includes a wide range of non-ball-related equipment used in competitive athletics and physical training. The classification is based on the intended use of the item in a sporting or exercise context. Items classified here are typically used in organized sports environments, schools, or gymnasiums. It excludes general apparel or footwear, which are classified in their respective chapters, focusing instead on the hardware and apparatus used to perform the sport. The equipment must be specifically designed for these activities to distinguish it from general furniture or construction materials.
- Covers
- Hurdles and starting blocks for track events
- Javelins, shot puts, and discus
- Vaulting poles and high jump crossbars
- Gymnastic apparatus like parallel bars and pommel horses
- Weightlifting benches and stationary exercise equipment
- Also under 9506.91
- 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. Athletics equipment is frequently misclassified under 9506.99, which is a catch-all category for "other" sports equipment like swimming pools or archery gear. It is also sometimes confused with 9506.62 or 9506.69 if the equipment involves balls, which have their own subheadings. Furthermore, electronic fitness trackers or heart rate monitors are often incorrectly placed here; they should be in 9029 or 9102. Finally, medical rehabilitation equipment should be classified under 9019 rather than 9506.91.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950691 (the code used for athletics equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950691 (the code used for athletics equipment) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 950691, not only athletics equipment.
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 athletics equipment
Brazil classifies athletics equipment under NCM 9506.91.00: HS 9506.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about athletics equipment
What is the HS code for Athletics equipment?
The HS code for Athletics equipment is 950691 (Athletics and gymnastics equipment). The HS code for equipment used in gymnastics and athletics (track and field) is 9506.91.
How do I classify Athletics equipment for customs?
Athletics equipment is classified under HS code 950691 — Athletics and gymnastics equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include home gym equipment?
Yes, most home gym equipment like treadmills, ellipticals, and weight benches are classified under 9506.91 as articles for general physical exercise.
Which countries are the top exporters of athletics equipment (HS 950691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950691 (the code used for athletics equipment) 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 athletics equipment (HS 950691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950691 (the code used for athletics equipment) 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.
Is the HS code for Athletics equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950691 for Athletics equipment is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for athletics equipment in Brazil?
In Brazil, athletics equipment (HS 950691) is classified under NCM 9506.91.00.