Product classification
HS code for Ski helmet: 9506.19
Snow-ski equipment.
Classification of ski helmet under HS 9506.19
Ski helmets are classified under HS code 9506.19, falling under the broad category of snow-ski equipment. This classification is based on the product's primary design and intended use for the sport of skiing and snowboarding. Heading 95.06 includes equipment for various sports, and the subheading 9506.19 covers "other" snow-ski equipment. While headgear is typically classified in Chapter 65, specialized protective gear designed for specific sports is often categorized within Chapter 95 to keep sports-related equipment grouped together. Ski helmets are engineered with specific safety features, such as impact-absorbing expanded polystyrene (EPS) liners, moisture-wicking paddings, and integrated goggle clips, which distinguish them from general-purpose safety helmets. Under GRI 1, the classification is determined by the heading that provides the most specific description of the item's use. Since these helmets are an integral part of a skier's safety kit and are designed to withstand the specific types of impacts encountered in snow sports, they are grouped with other skiing gear. They often feature specialized ventilation systems and ear protection that are not found on standard industrial or cycling helmets.
- Covers
- Alpine skiing helmets
- Snowboarding helmets
- Freestyle and park helmets
- Ski racing helmets
- Youth ski helmets
- Also under 9506.19
- Leki Ski Poles
- Lange Ski Boots
- Burton Snowboard Boots
- Giro Helmets
- Oakley Goggles
Codes often confused with 9506.19
Common mistake. Ski helmets are often misclassified under 6506.10, which covers safety headgear in general. While 6506.10 is a valid code for many types of protective helmets (like industrial hard hats), 9506.19 is frequently used by customs authorities to group all specialized skiing equipment together, especially when imported as part of a sporting goods shipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950619 (the code used for ski helmet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950619 (the code used for ski helmet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 9.4% 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 950619, not only ski helmet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $135M 40% of world exports
- 2 Austria $25M 7.4% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$21M 6.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $333M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Czechia $25M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 China $19M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $263M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 ski helmet
Brazil classifies ski helmet under NCM 9506.19.00: HS 9506.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ski helmet
What is the HS code for Ski helmet?
The HS code for Ski helmet is 950619 (Snow-ski equipment). The HS code for a ski helmet is 9506.19, categorized under snow-ski equipment.
How do I classify Ski helmet for customs?
Ski helmet is classified under HS code 950619 — Snow-ski equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are ski helmets and bike helmets classified the same?
No, bike helmets are typically classified under 6506.10 as safety headgear, whereas ski helmets are often placed in 9506.19 due to their specialized design for snow sports.
Which countries are the top exporters of ski helmet (HS 950619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950619 (the code used for ski helmet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($135M, 40% of world exports), Austria ($25M) and Taiwan (about $21M). World exports came to about $333M, 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 ski helmet (HS 950619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950619 (the code used for ski helmet) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($25M, 9.4% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and China ($19M). World imports came to about $263M, 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 Ski helmet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950619 for Ski helmet 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 ski helmet in Brazil?
In Brazil, ski helmet (HS 950619) is classified under NCM 9506.19.00.