Product classification
HS code for Fishing hooks: 9507.20
Fish-hooks, whether or not snelled.
Classification of fishing hooks under HS 9507.20
Fishing hooks are classified under HS code 9507.20. This classification is found within Chapter 95, which encompasses toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9507 specifically covers fishing rods, fish-hooks, and other line fishing tackle. The classification of hooks under 9507.20 is straightforward as it is a dedicated subheading for 'fish-hooks, whether or not snelled.' Snelled hooks are those that have a short length of line (a leader) already attached to the eye. The Harmonized System places these items here because they are specialized equipment for the sport or professional activity of line fishing. Even if the hooks are made of base metals like steel or high-carbon alloys, they are excluded from the general metal headings of Section XV because of their specific function as fishing tackle. The classification applies to hooks of all sizes, from tiny fly-fishing hooks to large hooks used for commercial long-lining or big-game sport fishing.
- Covers
- Snelled fishing hooks
- Treble hooks
- Circle hooks and J-hooks
- Barbed and barbless hooks
- Bait hooks
- Hooks for artificial flies
- 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. One common misclassification is HS code 7319, which covers sewing needles and similar items made of iron or steel. While hooks are pointed metal objects, their design for fishing excludes them from Chapter 73. Another error occurs when hooks are imported as part of a lure; if the hook is permanently integrated into an artificial bait, the entire assembly is usually classified under 9507.90 as 'other' fishing tackle. Additionally, large gaffs or hooks used for landing fish (rather than catching them by the mouth) may sometimes be confused with general tools, but they generally remain in 9507.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950720 (the code used for fishing hooks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950720 (the code used for fishing 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 fishing 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 fishing hooks
Brazil classifies fishing 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 fishing hooks
What is the HS code for Fishing hooks?
The HS code for Fishing hooks is 950720 (Fish-hooks; whether or not snelled). The HS code for fishing hooks is 9507.20, which includes both plain and snelled hooks.
How do I classify Fishing hooks for customs?
Fishing hooks is classified under HS code 950720 — Fish-hooks; whether or not snelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do hooks with attached lures use this code?
Generally, no. If the hook is part of an artificial lure, the product is typically classified under HS code 9507.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of fishing hooks (HS 950720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950720 (the code used for fishing 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 fishing hooks (HS 950720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950720 (the code used for fishing 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 Fishing hooks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950720 for Fishing 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 fishing hooks in Brazil?
In Brazil, fishing hooks (HS 950720) is classified under NCM 9507.20.00.