Product classification
HS code for Inline skates: 9506.70
Skates, ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached.
Classification of inline skates under HS 9506.70
Inline skates are classified under HS code 9506.70. This classification falls within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports equipment. Heading 9506 is dedicated to articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or other sports. Subheading 9506.70 specifically covers ice skates and roller skates, including skating boots with skates attached. Inline skates are considered a type of roller skate where the wheels are arranged in a single line rather than in pairs (quads). The classification applies to the complete assembly of the boot and the wheel frame. This code is used for recreational, fitness, and professional racing inline skates. The primary factor for this classification is the intended use of the product as sporting equipment for human locomotion on wheels.
- Covers
- Recreational inline skates
- Speed skates (inline)
- Aggressive inline skates
- Roller hockey skates
- Adjustable inline skates for children
- 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. Inline skates are sometimes misclassified under HS code 6403, which covers footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastic. However, because the skates are primarily sports equipment, Chapter 95 takes precedence over Chapter 64 according to the Chapter 64 Note 1(f). Another error is classifying them under 9503.00 as wheeled toys; while children's skates are toys, the specific heading for skates (9506.70) is more descriptive and takes priority. Protective gear like knee pads sold with skates should be classified separately under 9506.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950670 (the code used for inline skates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950670 (the code used for inline 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 inline 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 inline skates
Brazil classifies inline 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 inline skates
What is the HS code for Inline skates?
The HS code for Inline skates is 950670 (Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached). The HS code for inline skates is 9506.70, which covers both ice and roller skates.
How do I classify Inline skates for customs?
Inline 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 replacement wheels for inline skates under the same code?
No, replacement wheels and parts for inline skates are typically classified under HS code 9506.99 as parts of sports equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of inline skates (HS 950670)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950670 (the code used for inline 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 inline skates (HS 950670)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950670 (the code used for inline 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 Inline skates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950670 for Inline 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 inline skates in Brazil?
In Brazil, inline skates (HS 950670) is classified under NCM 9506.70.00.