HS Code for Sailboard

Sailboards are classified under HS code 9506.21 as part of the broader category for articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Chapter 95 specifically addresses sports equipment, and heading 9506 is dedicated to gear used in athletic activities. Subheading 9506.21 is a specific provision for sailboards, which are defined as boards designed for water sports that are propelled by a sail attached to a mast that is mounted in a universal joint. This classification is determined by the primary function of the item as sports equipment rather than a vessel. Even though a sailboard floats and carries a person, it is excluded from Chapter 89 (Ships and Boats) because it is considered a sporting apparatus. The classification includes the board itself, even if imported without the sail or mast, provided it retains the essential character of a sailboard hull.

Products Included

• Windsurfing boards
• Complete sailboard kits (board, mast, and sail)
• Sailboard hulls
• Professional racing sailboards
• Beginner windsurf boards

Common Misclassification

Sailboards are often confused with other water-sport equipment under HS code 9506.29, which covers surfboards and other water-sport gear. However, 9506.21 is the specific code for boards designed to be wind-driven. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8903.21 or 8903.22, which covers sailboats. While both use sails, a sailboard is distinguished by its lack of a rudder and the use of a universal joint for the mast, keeping it in Chapter 95. Individual sails imported separately should be classified under 6306.30.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sailboard?

The specific HS code for a sailboard is 9506.21, which falls under the category of water-sport equipment.

Are windsurf sails classified under 9506.21?

If imported with the board as a complete set, they may be included; however, sails imported alone are typically classified under HS code 6306.30 as made-up textile articles.