Product classification
HS code for Golf shoes: 9506.39
Golf equipment, other than clubs and balls.
Classification of golf shoes under HS 9506.39
Golf shoes are classified under HS code 9506.39 according to the provided guidelines, which categorize them as "Golf equipment; other than clubs and balls." While footwear is generally found in Chapter 64, specialized sports equipment can sometimes be classified in Chapter 95 if it is designed specifically for a sport and is not considered standard footwear. HS code 9506.39 acts as a broad category for all golf-related articles that do not fall under the specific headings for clubs (9506.31) or balls (9506.32). This includes items that are essential for the practice of the sport but do not meet the definition of a club. Golf shoes, which often feature specialized soles, spikes, or cleats designed for traction on turf, are thus grouped with other auxiliary golf equipment. This classification ensures that all specialized golf gear is monitored under a consistent heading within the sports equipment chapter. The determination relies on the shoe being marketed and constructed specifically for use on a golf course, often featuring technical elements like waterproofing and lateral stability supports.
- Covers
- Spiked golf shoes
- Spikeless golf shoes
- Golf boots
- Golf sandals with cleats
- Replacement golf spikes
- Also under 9506.39
- Titleist Players 4 Stand Bag
- Bushnell Tour V5 Rangefinder
- FootJoy WeatherSof Golf Glove
- Callaway Chev Stand Bag
- PING Hoofer Lite Bag
Codes often confused with 9506.39
Common mistake. The primary misclassification for golf shoes is Chapter 64, specifically HS codes 6402.19 or 6403.19, which cover sports footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, or leather. In many jurisdictions, if the shoe is deemed to have the primary characteristics of footwear rather than specialized equipment, it will be moved to Chapter 64. Another potential error is 9506.99, which is for general sports equipment. However, since there is a specific sub-category for golf (9506.3x), 9506.39 is the more appropriate residual code for golf-specific items.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950639 (the code used for golf shoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950639 (the code used for golf shoes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 950639, not only golf shoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $831M 27% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$547M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Taiwan* ~$528M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $711M 25% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $444M 15% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $367M 13% of world imports
World total: $2.9B 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 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 shoes
Brazil classifies golf shoes under NCM 9506.39.00: HS 9506.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about golf shoes
What is the HS code for Golf shoes?
The HS code for Golf shoes is 950639 (Golf equipment; other than clubs and balls). Based on the equipment classification, golf shoes are categorized under HS code 9506.39 as specialized golf equipment.
How do I classify Golf shoes for customs?
Golf shoes is classified under HS code 950639 — Golf equipment; other than clubs and balls. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do golf shoes with removable spikes change the code?
Generally, no. Whether the spikes are molded or removable, the item remains classified as golf equipment under 9506.39 in this context.
Which countries are the top exporters of golf shoes (HS 950639)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950639 (the code used for golf shoes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($831M, 27% of world exports), Vietnam (about $547M) and Taiwan (about $528M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 shoes (HS 950639)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950639 (the code used for golf shoes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($711M, 25% of world imports), Hong Kong ($444M) and Mexico ($367M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 Golf shoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950639 for Golf shoes 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 shoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, golf shoes (HS 950639) is classified under NCM 9506.39.00.