Product classification
HS code for Hurdles: 9506.91
Athletics and gymnastics equipment.
Classification of hurdles under HS 9506.91
Hurdles used in track and field athletics are classified under HS code 9506.91. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically focusing on Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9506 encompasses articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.91 is specifically reserved for articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, or athletics. Since hurdles are specialized equipment designed for competitive track events and athletic training, they fall squarely within this category. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the hurdles are made of metal, plastic, or wood, provided they are intended for athletic use.
- Covers
- Adjustable track and field hurdles
- Training hurdles for agility drills
- Competition-grade aluminum hurdles
- Collapsible plastic hurdles for schools
- Steeplechase hurdles
- Also under 9506.91
- Spieth Gymnastics equipment
- AAI (American Athletic, Inc.) gymnastics apparatus
- Gill Athletics track & field equipment
- Nissen trampolines
- UCS Spirit vaulting poles
Codes often confused with 9506.91
Common mistake. Hurdles are frequently misclassified under HS code 9506.99, which is a residual category for other sports equipment. However, because 9506.91 explicitly mentions athletics, it takes precedence. Another common error is classifying metal hurdles under heading 7326 as other articles of iron or steel. According to Note 1(t) to Section XV, articles of Chapter 95 are excluded from the base metal chapters, making 9506.91 the legally correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950691 (the code used for hurdles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950691 (the code used for hurdles) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 950691, not only hurdles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $9.9B 63% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$760M 4.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $710M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $15.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.4B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $866M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $697M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $12.9B 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 hurdles
Brazil classifies hurdles under NCM 9506.91.00: HS 9506.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hurdles
What is the HS code for Hurdles?
The HS code for Hurdles is 950691 (Athletics and gymnastics equipment). The primary HS code for athletic hurdles is 9506.91, which covers equipment for athletics and gymnastics.
How do I classify Hurdles for customs?
Hurdles is classified under HS code 950691 — Athletics and gymnastics equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the hurdle change the HS code?
No, whether the hurdle is constructed from steel, aluminum, or high-impact plastic, it remains under 9506.91 as long as its primary function is for athletic exercise or competition.
Which countries are the top exporters of hurdles (HS 950691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950691 (the code used for hurdles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.9B, 63% of world exports), Taiwan (about $760M) and the United States ($710M). World exports came to about $15.7B, 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 hurdles (HS 950691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950691 (the code used for hurdles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($866M) and the United Kingdom ($697M). World imports came to about $12.9B, 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 Hurdles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950691 for Hurdles 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 hurdles in Brazil?
In Brazil, hurdles (HS 950691) is classified under NCM 9506.91.00.