Product classification
HS code for Camping gear: 9506.99
Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506.
Classification of camping gear under HS 9506.99
General camping gear that does not have a more specific individual heading is classified under HS code 9506.99. This code is located in Chapter 95, which covers "Toys, games and sports requisites." Heading 9506 is dedicated to articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.99 serves as a residual or "catch-all" category for equipment not elsewhere specified (n.e.c.). The classification logic is based on the item's use in recreational outdoor activities. Because the Harmonized System is highly specific, many camping items like tents, stoves, and knives have their own dedicated codes in other chapters. Therefore, 9506.99 is used for miscellaneous specialized equipment such as climbing gear, trekking poles, or portable fitness items used in a camping context. It is essential to apply the General Interpretative Rules to ensure that a more specific heading does not exist before defaulting to this residual sports and recreation code.
- Covers
- Trekking and hiking poles
- Rock climbing harnesses and carabiners
- Portable outdoor recreational equipment
- Specialized mountaineering gear
- Ice axes and crampons for alpine camping
- Also under 9506.99
- Franklin Sports badminton sets
- Kettler outdoor games
- Wham-O Frisbees
- Coleman camping chairs
- GoSports cornhole sets
- Intex inflatable pools
Codes often confused with 9506.99
Common mistake. Camping gear is frequently misclassified because many items have specific homes. For example, camping tents must be classified under 6306.22, and camping stoves fall under 7321.11. Using 9506.99 for these items is a common error. Additionally, camping knives should be under 8211.92. 9506.99 should only be used for equipment that truly functions as a "sport or outdoor game" requisite and lacks a specific material-based or functional code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950699 (the code used for camping gear), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950699 (the code used for camping gear) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% 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 950699, not only camping gear.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.1B 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $450M 5.8% of world exports
- 3 Germany $323M 4.2% of world exports
World total: $7.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 26% of world imports
- 2 Canada $510M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $507M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $7.9B 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 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 camping gear
Brazil classifies camping gear under NCM 9506.99.00: HS 9506.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about camping gear
What is the HS code for Camping gear?
The HS code for Camping gear is 950699 (Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506).
How do I classify Camping gear for customs?
Camping gear is classified under HS code 950699 — Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for general camping equipment?
While many items have specific codes, general recreational outdoor equipment is often classified under 9506.99.
Are camping chairs included in this code?
No, camping chairs are classified as furniture under heading 9401, specifically 9401.79 for metal-framed folding chairs.
Which countries are the top exporters of camping gear (HS 950699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950699 (the code used for camping gear) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.1B, 40% of world exports), the United States ($450M) and Germany ($323M). World exports came to about $7.8B, 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 camping gear (HS 950699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950699 (the code used for camping gear) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 26% of world imports), Canada ($510M) and Germany ($507M). World imports came to about $7.9B, 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 Camping gear the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950699 for Camping gear 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 camping gear in Brazil?
In Brazil, camping gear (HS 950699) is classified under NCM 9506.99.00.