Product classification
HS code for Surfboard: 9506.29
Water sport equipment, water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards.
Classification of surfboard under HS 9506.29
Surfboards are classified under HS code 9506.29, which covers water-skis, surf-boards, and other water-sport equipment. This classification is located within Chapter 95, which is dedicated to toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9506 specifically addresses articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.29 is a residual category for water-sports equipment that are not sailboards (which have their own code, 9506.21). The classification is straightforward for traditional rigid boards made of foam, fiberglass, or wood. It is based on the product's design for use in active water sports. Even high-performance professional boards and entry-level soft-top boards fall under this heading as long as they are intended for surfing waves.
- Covers
- Fiberglass shortboards and longboards
- EPS/Epoxy surfboards
- Soft-top (foam) surfboards
- Stand-up paddleboards (non-inflatable)
- Bodyboards and boogie boards
- Also under 9506.29
O'Brien Water Skis, Channel Islands Surfboards, Red Paddle Co. SUPs, Ronix Wakeboards, Hobie Kayaks
Codes often confused with 9506.29
Common mistake. Surfboards are sometimes misclassified under 8903.93 (inflatable boats) if they are inflatable stand-up paddleboards (iSUPs), though many jurisdictions still prefer 9506.29 for all boards. Another error is using 3926.90 (other articles of plastics), but the specific provision for sports equipment in Chapter 95 always takes precedence over general material-based headings according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 950629 (the code used for surfboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950629 (the code used for surfboard) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 950629, not only surfboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $949M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $115M 5.5% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $114M 5.4% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $334M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $140M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $132M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 surfboard
Brazil classifies surfboard under NCM 9506.29.00: HS 9506.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about surfboard
What is the HS code for Surfboard?
The HS code for Surfboard is 950629 (Water sport equipment; water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards). The standard HS code for a surfboard is 9506.29.
How do I classify Surfboard for customs?
Surfboard is classified under HS code 950629 — Water sport equipment; water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are motorized surfboards classified here?
No, motorized surfboards or jet boards are typically classified under 8903.11 or 8903.19 as motorized vessels, depending on their construction.
Which countries are the top exporters of surfboard (HS 950629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950629 (the code used for surfboard) in UN Comtrade data were China ($949M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($115M) and the Netherlands ($114M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 surfboard (HS 950629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950629 (the code used for surfboard) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($334M, 19% of world imports), France ($140M) and Germany ($132M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Surfboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950629 for Surfboard 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 surfboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, surfboard (HS 950629) is classified under NCM 9506.29.00.