Product classification
HS code for Golf club: 9506.31
Golf clubs, complete.
Classification of golf club under HS 9506.31
Golf clubs are classified under HS code 9506.31 within the international Harmonized System. 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 encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment. Heading 9506 specifically covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. Within this heading, the 30 series (9506.3x) is dedicated to golf equipment. Subheading 9506.31 is reserved for complete golf clubs. To qualify for this code, the item must be a finished, functional club consisting of a head, a shaft, and a grip. The classification remains consistent regardless of the materials used in construction, such as titanium, stainless steel, or carbon fiber composites, provided the article is a complete club ready for play. This code excludes individual components like shafts or heads when shipped separately, as those fall under a different subheading. The precision of this classification ensures that finished sporting goods are distinguished from raw materials or replacement parts in international trade statistics and tariff schedules.
- Covers
- Drivers and fairway woods
- Iron sets and individual irons
- Putters
- Wedges (sand, lob, and gap wedges)
- Hybrid clubs
- Complete beginner golf sets including all necessary clubs
- Also under 9506.31
- Titleist Drivers
- Callaway Irons
- TaylorMade Putters
- Ping Wedges
- Cobra Golf Clubs
Codes often confused with 9506.31
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying golf club parts under 9506.31; however, parts like shafts or heads must be classified under 9506.39. Additionally, golf balls are specifically assigned to 9506.32. Another common mistake involves golf bags; if imported without clubs, they are classified under 4202.92 as containers, rather than sporting equipment. Importers must also distinguish between complete clubs and unfinished clubs that lack a grip or head, which may be classified as parts under 9506.39 depending on the degree of assembly and the application of GRI 2(a) regarding incomplete or unfinished articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950631 (the code used for golf club), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950631 (the code used for golf club) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 950631, not only golf club.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$478M 19% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Mexico $384M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $345M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $599M 27% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $262M 12% of world imports
- 3 Japan $245M 11% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 golf club
Brazil classifies golf club under NCM 9506.31.00: HS 9506.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about golf club
What is the HS code for Golf club?
The HS code for Golf club is 950631 (Golf clubs; complete). The HS code for a complete golf club is 9506.31.
How do I classify Golf club for customs?
Golf club is classified under HS code 950631 — Golf clubs; complete. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are golf bags included in this HS code?
No, golf bags are generally classified under HS code 4202.92, although they may be classified with the clubs if they form a set put up for retail sale under GRI 3(b).
Which countries are the top exporters of golf club (HS 950631)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950631 (the code used for golf club) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $478M, 19% of world exports), Mexico ($384M) and China ($345M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 golf club (HS 950631)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950631 (the code used for golf club) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($599M, 27% of world imports), South Korea ($262M) and Japan ($245M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 Golf club the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950631 for Golf club 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 golf club in Brazil?
In Brazil, golf club (HS 950631) is classified under NCM 9506.31.00.