Product classification
HS code for Soccer balls: 9506.62
Balls, inflatable.
Classification of soccer balls under HS 9506.62
Soccer balls are classified under HS code 9506.62. This code is found in Chapter 95, which covers sports equipment and toys. Heading 9506 is the general category for articles and equipment for sports and outdoor games. Within this heading, the 9506.6x series is dedicated to balls. Sub-heading 9506.62 specifically covers inflatable balls. Since soccer balls (footballs) are designed to be inflated with air to a specific pressure to meet regulation standards, they fall squarely into this category. This classification applies to balls of all sizes, including professional match balls, training balls, and recreational balls, provided they are inflatable. The material of the outer casing—whether it is synthetic leather, polyurethane, or rubber—does not change this classification.
- Covers
- Professional soccer match balls
- Training soccer balls
- Inflatable futsal balls
- Inflatable footballs (soccer)
- Also under 9506.62
- Adidas Finale (soccer)
- Spalding NBA Official Game Ball (basketball)
- Mikasa MVA200 (volleyball)
- Nike Flight (soccer)
- Wilson NFL Official Game Ball (American football)
Codes often confused with 9506.62
Common mistake. Soccer balls are sometimes misclassified under 9506.69, which is the category for "other" balls that are not inflatable, such as tennis balls or golf balls. Another common error is classifying small or promotional soccer balls as toys under HS code 9503.00. However, if the ball is designed for sport use and is inflatable, 9506.62 is the correct and more specific code. Additionally, the pumps used to inflate the balls are classified separately under 8414.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950662 (the code used for soccer balls), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950662 (the code used for soccer balls) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 950662, not only soccer balls.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $763M 45% of world exports
- 2 Pakistan $249M 15% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$168M 9.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $276M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $129M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 France $86M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 soccer balls
Brazil classifies soccer balls under NCM 9506.62.00: HS 9506.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about soccer balls
What is the HS code for Soccer balls?
The HS code for Soccer balls is 950662 (Balls; inflatable).
How do I classify Soccer balls for customs?
Soccer balls is classified under HS code 950662 — Balls; inflatable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a soccer ball?
The HS code for a soccer ball is 9506.62.
Are leather soccer balls classified differently than synthetic ones?
No, both leather and synthetic inflatable soccer balls are classified under HS code 9506.62 as the classification is based on the function and the fact that they are inflatable, not the material of the shell.
Which countries are the top exporters of soccer balls (HS 950662)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950662 (the code used for soccer balls) in UN Comtrade data were China ($763M, 45% of world exports), Pakistan ($249M) and Vietnam (about $168M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 soccer balls (HS 950662)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950662 (the code used for soccer balls) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($276M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($129M) and France ($86M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Soccer balls the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950662 for Soccer balls 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 soccer balls in Brazil?
In Brazil, soccer balls (HS 950662) is classified under NCM 9506.62.00.