Product classification
HS code for Ice skates: 9506.70
Skates, ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached.
Classification of ice skates under HS 9506.70
Ice skates, including those with skating boots attached, are classified under HS code 9506.70. This classification falls within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9506 specifically addresses articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. The subheading 9506.70 is dedicated to ice skates and roller skates. The classification logic is based on the primary function of the item as sports equipment. Even when the skates are permanently fixed to footwear, the entire assembly is classified here rather than as footwear in Chapter 64. This is a specific exception noted in the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, which prioritize the sporting function of the item over the material composition of the boot. This code covers a wide range of skates, from professional athletic gear to recreational equipment used by amateurs.
- Covers
- Figure skates
- Ice hockey skates
- Speed skates
- Touring skates
- Ice skates with permanently attached boots
- Detachable ice skate blades
- Also under 9506.70
- Bauer Vapor X3.5 Hockey Skates
- Riedell 220 Retro Roller Skates
- Jackson Ultima Artiste Figure Skates
- K2 F.I.T. 80 Inline Skates
- CCM Ribcor 86K Skates
Codes often confused with 9506.70
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for ice skates is under HS code 6402 or 6403, which covers various types of footwear. While the boot component of a skate resembles a shoe, the presence of the blade or the intent for use in skating moves the classification to 9506.70. Another error occurs with toy skates intended for very young children, which might be incorrectly placed in 9503.00; however, if they function as actual skates, 9506.70 is generally preferred. Roller skates are also in this subheading, so they should not be confused with wheeled toys.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950670 (the code used for ice skates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950670 (the code used for ice skates) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 950670, not only ice skates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $381M 51% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$51M 6.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $39M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $748M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $104M 15% of world imports
- 2 Canada $59M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $50M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $678M 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 ice skates
Brazil classifies ice skates under NCM 9506.70.00: HS 9506.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ice skates
What is the HS code for Ice skates?
The HS code for Ice skates is 950670 (Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached). The HS code for ice skates, including those with boots attached, is 9506.70.
How do I classify Ice skates for customs?
Ice skates is classified under HS code 950670 — Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are skate blades sold separately classified under this code?
Yes, parts and accessories for skates, such as separate blades, are typically classified under the same subheading 9506.70.
Which countries are the top exporters of ice skates (HS 950670)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950670 (the code used for ice skates) in UN Comtrade data were China ($381M, 51% of world exports), Vietnam (about $51M) and Italy ($39M). World exports came to about $748M, 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 ice skates (HS 950670)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950670 (the code used for ice skates) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($104M, 15% of world imports), Canada ($59M) and Germany ($50M). World imports came to about $678M, 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 Ice skates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950670 for Ice skates 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 ice skates in Brazil?
In Brazil, ice skates (HS 950670) is classified under NCM 9506.70.00.