Product classification
HS code for Roller skates: 9506.70
Skates, ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached.
Classification of roller skates under HS 9506.70
Roller skates are classified under HS code 9506.70. This code is part of Chapter 95, which encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment. Specifically, heading 9506 covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.70 is dedicated to ice skates and roller skates, including skating boots with skates attached. The classification is based on the primary function of the item as sporting or recreational equipment. Even if the boot component of the skate is made of high-quality leather or synthetic materials similar to standard footwear, the permanent attachment of the wheel frame (chassis) dictates that the item is classified as a skate rather than as footwear in Chapter 64. This applies to both traditional quad skates and modern inline skates (rollerblades). The Harmonized System treats these items as integrated units designed for a specific athletic activity.
- Covers
- Inline skates (rollerblades)
- Traditional quad roller skates
- Speed skates with wheels
- Roller skate boots with wheels permanently attached
- Adjustable children's roller skates
- 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. A common misclassification occurs when roller skates are categorized under Chapter 64 (Footwear), specifically 6403 or 6404. However, Note 1(g) to Chapter 64 explicitly excludes ice skates and roller skates, directing them to heading 9506. Another frequent error involves HS code 9503.00, which covers toys. While very small, plastic skates intended for toddlers might occasionally be viewed as toys, most functional roller skates used for transport or sport must be classified under 9506.70. Parts of skates, such as replacement wheels, are often misclassified here but should be under 9506.70 as parts or 8482 if they are simple ball bearings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950670 (the code used for roller skates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950670 (the code used for roller 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 roller 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 roller skates
Brazil classifies roller 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 roller skates
What is the HS code for Roller skates?
The HS code for Roller skates is 950670 (Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached). The HS code for roller skates, including inline and quad versions, is 9506.70.
How do I classify Roller skates for customs?
Roller 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 inline skates classified differently than quad skates?
No, both inline skates and traditional quad skates fall under the same HS code, 9506.70, as they are both considered roller skates.
Which countries are the top exporters of roller skates (HS 950670)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950670 (the code used for roller 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 roller skates (HS 950670)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950670 (the code used for roller 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 Roller skates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950670 for Roller 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 roller skates in Brazil?
In Brazil, roller skates (HS 950670) is classified under NCM 9506.70.00.