Product classification
HS code for Sailboard: 9506.21
Sailboards, for water sport.
Classification of sailboard under HS 9506.21
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.
- Covers
- Windsurfing boards
- Complete sailboard kits (board, mast, and sail)
- Sailboard hulls
- Professional racing sailboards
- Beginner windsurf boards
- Also under 9506.21
- Starboard Sailboards
- Fanatic Sailboards
- JP-Australia Sailboards
- RRD Sailboards
- Goya Windsurfing
Codes often confused with 9506.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950621 (the code used for sailboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950621 (the code used for sailboard) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 950621, not only sailboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $9.0M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $8.7M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $8.5M 15% of world exports
World total: $56M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $16M 24% of world imports
- 2 Austria $6.3M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $6.1M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $65M 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 sailboard
Brazil classifies sailboard under NCM 9506.21.00: HS 9506.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sailboard
What is the HS code for Sailboard?
The HS code for Sailboard is 950621 (Sailboards; for water sport). The specific HS code for a sailboard is 9506.21, which falls under the category of water-sport equipment.
How do I classify Sailboard for customs?
Sailboard is classified under HS code 950621 — Sailboards; for water sport. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of sailboard (HS 950621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950621 (the code used for sailboard) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($9.0M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($8.7M) and China ($8.5M). World exports came to about $56M, 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 sailboard (HS 950621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950621 (the code used for sailboard) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($16M, 24% of world imports), Austria ($6.3M) and the United States ($6.1M). World imports came to about $65M, 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 Sailboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950621 for Sailboard 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 sailboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, sailboard (HS 950621) is classified under NCM 9506.21.00.