Product classification
HS code for Baseballs: 9506.69
Balls, (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis).
Classification of baseballs under HS 9506.69
Baseballs are classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 950669 due to their specific nature as sports equipment. This subheading is designated for "Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis)". Baseballs are solid or semi-solid balls used in a specific sport, and they do not fall into the categories of inflatable balls, golf balls, or lawn-tennis/table-tennis balls, which have their own distinct classifications. Therefore, 950669 serves as the appropriate residual category for such sports balls.
- Covers
- Baseballs
- Softballs
- Cricket balls
- Lacrosse balls
- Field hockey balls
- Croquet balls
- Billiard balls
- Also under 9506.69
- 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. Common misclassifications for baseballs often involve other subheadings within HS 9506. For instance, HS 950661 is specifically for golf balls, which have distinct construction and use. HS 950662 covers inflatable balls, such as basketballs, soccer balls, or volleyballs, which are fundamentally different from solid baseballs. Misclassification can occur if the specific exclusions in the HS description are overlooked, leading to incorrect categorization under broader or more specific, yet inapplicable, codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950669 (the code used for baseballs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950669 (the code used for baseballs) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 950669, not only baseballs.
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 baseballs
Brazil classifies baseballs under NCM 9506.69.00: HS 9506.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baseballs
What is the HS code for Baseballs?
The HS code for Baseballs is 950669 (Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis)). The HS code for baseballs is 950669, which covers balls other than inflatable, lawn-tennis, golf, or table-tennis balls.
How do I classify Baseballs for customs?
Baseballs is classified under HS code 950669 — Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are all sports balls classified under HS 9506?
Yes, most sports balls are classified under HS 9506, which is dedicated to "Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools; parts and accessories thereof." However, specific types of balls, such as golf balls (950661) and inflatable balls (950662), have their own distinct subheadings within this chapter.
Which countries are the top exporters of baseballs (HS 950669)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950669 (the code used for baseballs) 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 baseballs (HS 950669)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950669 (the code used for baseballs) 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.
Is the HS code for Baseballs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950669 for Baseballs 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 baseballs in Brazil?
In Brazil, baseballs (HS 950669) is classified under NCM 9506.69.00.