Product classification
HS code for Fish hooks: 9507.20
Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled.
Classification of fish hooks under HS 9507.20
Fish hooks are classified under HS code 9507.20 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. This classification falls within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites. Specifically, heading 9507 is designated for line fishing tackle, including fishing rods, fish-hooks, and other line fishing equipment. The subheading 9507.20 is explicitly reserved for fish-hooks, whether or not they are snelled (attached to a leader or line). The classification is determined by the primary function of the item as a tool for recreational or commercial line fishing. Even when these items are made of base metals like steel or bronze, they are excluded from Section XV (Base Metals) because Chapter 95 provides a more specific description for finished sports and fishing equipment. The material composition does not change the classification as long as the item is recognizable as a fish hook.
- Covers
- Barbed and barbless fish hooks
- Snelled hooks (hooks with pre-attached line)
- Treble and double hooks
- Circle hooks and J-hooks
- Stainless steel and high-carbon steel fishing hooks
- Offset shank hooks for soft plastics
- Also under 9507.20
- Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks
- Owner Mutu Light Circle Hooks
- Mustad Classic Treble Hooks
- Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Hooks
- VMC Spark Point Hooks
Codes often confused with 9507.20
Common mistake. Fish hooks are frequently misclassified under HS code 7326.90, which covers other articles of iron or steel. This occurs when importers focus on the material rather than the specific function defined in Chapter 95. Additionally, hooks that are permanently incorporated into artificial lures (such as spoons or crankbaits) should be classified under HS code 9507.90 as part of an artificial fly or lure, rather than as standalone hooks under 9507.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950720 (the code used for fish hooks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950720 (the code used for fish hooks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 22% 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 950720, not only fish hooks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $115M 33% of world exports
- 2 Japan $58M 16% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$22M 6.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $352M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $80M 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $45M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $14M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $366M 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 fish hooks
Brazil classifies fish hooks under NCM 9507.20.00: HS 9507.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fish hooks
What is the HS code for Fish hooks?
The HS code for Fish hooks is 950720 (Fish-hooks; whether or not snelled). The standard international HS code for fish hooks, whether or not they are snelled, is 9507.20.
How do I classify Fish hooks for customs?
Fish hooks is classified under HS code 950720 — Fish-hooks; whether or not snelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hooks with attached feathers or hair classified here?
No, if a hook has feathers, hair, or other materials attached to mimic prey, it is generally classified as an artificial fly or lure under HS code 9507.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of fish hooks (HS 950720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950720 (the code used for fish hooks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($115M, 33% of world exports), Japan ($58M) and Vietnam (about $22M). World exports came to about $352M, 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 fish hooks (HS 950720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950720 (the code used for fish hooks) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($80M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($45M) and China ($14M). World imports came to about $366M, 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 Fish hooks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950720 for Fish hooks 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 fish hooks in Brazil?
In Brazil, fish hooks (HS 950720) is classified under NCM 9507.20.00.