Product classification
HS code for Sports nets: 5608.19
Twine, cordage or rope, knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials.
Classification of sports nets under HS 5608.19
Sports nets are classified under HS code 5608.19. This classification is governed by the material composition and the manufacturing process of the netting. Heading 5608 covers knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope, and made-up fishing nets and other made-up nets, of textile materials. Subheading 5608.19 specifically refers to nets made from man-made textile fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or high-tenacity polyethylene, that are not intended for fishing. While these items are used exclusively in a sporting context, the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) of the Harmonized System prioritize the material and technical nature of the product (knotted textile netting) over its end-use as sports equipment. This is because Chapter 56 specifically addresses textile articles of this nature. Only when a net is an inseparable part of a specific apparatus, such as a table tennis net assembly or a basketball rim with a permanently attached net, might it be classified elsewhere. For bulk netting or nets sold as stand-alone replacements, 5608.19 is the standard classification.
- Covers
- Tennis nets
- Soccer goal nets
- Basketball nets
- Volleyball nets
- Badminton nets
- Safety netting for sports arenas
- Hockey goal nets
- Also under 5608.19
- US Netting Safety Net
- Carhartt Cargo Net
- BSN Sports Soccer Goal Net
- Tenax Bird Netting
- GOLBERG Polypropylene Netting
Codes often confused with 5608.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for sports nets is HS code 9506, which covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or other sports. While it seems logical to place nets here, the legal notes to Chapter 95 often exclude textile products that are more specifically described in other chapters, such as the knotted netting of Chapter 56. Another error is using HS code 5608.11, which is strictly reserved for made-up fishing nets. Even if the material is identical, the intended use for sports excludes them from the fishing subcategory.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560819 (the code used for sports nets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560819 (the code used for sports nets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 11% 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 560819, not only sports nets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $476M 44% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$78M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $74M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $101M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $91M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 France $42M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $940M 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 sports nets
Brazil classifies sports nets under NCM 5608.19.00: HS 5608.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sports nets
What is the HS code for Sports nets?
The HS code for Sports nets is 560819 (Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials). The standard HS code for sports nets made of man-made textile materials is 5608.19.
How do I classify Sports nets for customs?
Sports nets is classified under HS code 560819 — Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are nylon nets included in this classification?
Yes, nylon is a man-made textile material, and knotted netting made from it for sports use falls under 5608.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of sports nets (HS 560819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560819 (the code used for sports nets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($476M, 44% of world exports), Vietnam (about $78M) and Germany ($74M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 sports nets (HS 560819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560819 (the code used for sports nets) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($101M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($91M) and France ($42M). World imports came to about $940M, 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 Sports nets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560819 for Sports nets 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 sports nets in Brazil?
In Brazil, sports nets (HS 560819) is classified under NCM 5608.19.00.