Product classification
HS code for Billiard cue: 9504.20
Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds.
Classification of billiard cue under HS 9504.20
Billiard cues are classified under HS code 9504.20, which is a specific international designation for articles and accessories for billiards of all kinds. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 95 covers toys, games, and sports requisites, and heading 9504 is dedicated to articles for funfair, table, or parlor games. Because billiards is explicitly named in the subheading 9504.20, all specialized equipment used to play the game, including the cues, falls under this category. The classification applies regardless of the material composition of the cue, whether it is constructed from traditional maple wood, ash, or modern composite materials like carbon fiber and fiberglass. The essential character of the item as a tool for striking billiard balls in a table game environment defines its placement here rather than under general sports equipment.
- Covers
- Standard pool cues
- Snooker cues
- Carom billiard cues
- Break cues and jump cues
- Two-piece and multi-piece cues
- Cues with specialized tips or ferrules
- Also under 9504.20
- Brunswick billiard tables
- Aramith pool balls
- Predator cues
- Simonis cloth
- Master chalk
- McDermott cues
Codes often confused with 9504.20
Common mistake. Billiard cues are frequently misclassified under HS code 9506, which covers general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or other sports equipment. However, because heading 9504 specifically mentions table games and 9504.20 specifically mentions billiards, the more specific heading takes precedence according to GRI 3(a). Another common error is classifying wooden cues under 4421 as other articles of wood; however, Chapter 44 notes exclude articles of Chapter 95. Additionally, cue cases are often incorrectly bundled under 9504.20, but they should generally be classified under 4202 as containers or cases.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950420 (the code used for billiard cue), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950420 (the code used for billiard cue) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 950420, not only billiard cue.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $260M 55% of world exports
- 2 United States $36M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $31M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $471M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $68M 18% of world imports
- 2 China $37M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $372M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 billiard cue
Brazil classifies billiard cue under NCM 9504.20.00: HS 9504.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about billiard cue
What is the HS code for Billiard cue?
The HS code for Billiard cue is 950420 (Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds). The HS code for a billiard cue is 9504.20, which covers billiard articles and accessories of all kinds.
How do I classify Billiard cue for customs?
Billiard cue is classified under HS code 950420 — Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are billiard cue tips classified under the same code?
Yes, billiard cue tips, being essential accessories for billiard cues, are also classified under HS code 9504.20 as accessories for billiards.
Which countries are the top exporters of billiard cue (HS 950420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950420 (the code used for billiard cue) in UN Comtrade data were China ($260M, 55% of world exports), the United States ($36M) and Belgium ($31M). World exports came to about $471M, 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 billiard cue (HS 950420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950420 (the code used for billiard cue) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($68M, 18% of world imports), China ($37M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World imports came to about $372M, 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 Billiard cue the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950420 for Billiard cue 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 billiard cue in Brazil?
In Brazil, billiard cue (HS 950420) is classified under NCM 9504.20.00.