Product classification
HS code for Racquetball rackets: 9506.59
Tennis, badminton and similar rackets, whether or not strung.
Classification of racquetball rackets under HS 9506.59
Racquetball rackets are classified under HS code 9506.59. This code falls within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports equipment. Specifically, heading 9506 applies to articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.59 is a residual category for "tennis, badminton or similar rackets," whether or not they are strung. Racquetball rackets are considered "similar" to tennis rackets because they consist of a frame and a hitting surface (usually strings) and are used in a court-based sport. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the racket is made of aluminum, carbon fiber, or composite materials. The strings themselves, if imported already attached to the racket, are included in this classification per the rules of finished goods.
- Covers
- Racquetball rackets (strung or unstrung)
- Squash rackets
- Paddle tennis rackets
- Pickleball paddles
- Racket frames for racquetball
- Also under 9506.59
- Yonex Astrox 99 Pro (badminton)
- Head Graphene 360+ Speed 120 (squash)
- Dunlop Hyperfibre XT Revelation Pro (squash)
- Babolat Technical Viper (padel)
- Victor Thruster K BXR (badminton)
Codes often confused with 9506.59
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 9506.51, which is specifically reserved for lawn-tennis rackets. While racquetball rackets are similar, they have different dimensions and stringing patterns and must be placed in the "other" category of 9506.59. Another error is using 9506.99, which is for general sports equipment; however, because there is a specific subheading for rackets (9506.5x), the more specific code must be used according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 950659 (the code used for racquetball rackets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950659 (the code used for racquetball rackets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, 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 950659, not only racquetball rackets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $522M 54% of world exports
- 2 Spain $79M 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Japan $65M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $964M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $116M 15% of world imports
- 2 China $68M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 United States $56M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $785M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 racquetball rackets
Brazil classifies racquetball rackets under NCM 9506.59.00: HS 9506.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about racquetball rackets
What is the HS code for Racquetball rackets?
The HS code for Racquetball rackets is 950659 (Tennis, badminton and similar rackets; whether or not strung). The HS code for racquetball rackets is 9506.59.
How do I classify Racquetball rackets for customs?
Racquetball rackets is classified under HS code 950659 — Tennis, badminton and similar rackets; whether or not strung. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the racket change the HS code?
No, whether the racket is made of graphite, titanium, or aluminum, it is still classified under 9506.59 as a sports racket.
Which countries are the top exporters of racquetball rackets (HS 950659)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950659 (the code used for racquetball rackets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($522M, 54% of world exports), Spain ($79M) and Japan ($65M). World exports came to about $964M, 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 racquetball rackets (HS 950659)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950659 (the code used for racquetball rackets) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($116M, 15% of world imports), China ($68M) and the United States ($56M). World imports came to about $785M, 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 Racquetball rackets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950659 for Racquetball rackets 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 racquetball rackets in Brazil?
In Brazil, racquetball rackets (HS 950659) is classified under NCM 9506.59.00.