Product classification
HS code for Table tennis nets: 9506.40
Table-tennis articles and equipment.
Classification of table tennis nets under HS 9506.40
Table tennis nets are classified under HS code 9506.40, which is dedicated to articles and equipment for table tennis. This classification falls within Chapter 95, covering toys, games, and sports requisites. Unlike general netting which might be classified by its material component (such as textile or plastic), equipment specifically designed and shaped for table tennis is grouped here. This includes the net itself, the posts that support it, and the clamping mechanisms used to attach the assembly to the table. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) dictate that products specifically identified in a subheading (like table tennis equipment) take precedence over more general material-based headings. Because the net is an essential component of the game of table tennis, it is treated as an integral part of the equipment set. Even when imported separately from the table or paddles, the specific design for table tennis play ensures it remains within the 9506.40 category rather than being classified as a general textile article.
- Covers
- Table tennis net assemblies
- Replacement table tennis nets
- Table tennis net posts
- Clamp-on net systems
- Spring-activated table tennis nets
- Retractable table tennis nets
- Also under 9506.40
- Butterfly Centrefold 25 Table
- STIGA Pro Carbon Racket
- JOOLA Inside 15 Table
- DHS Hurricane 3 Rubber
- Donic Waldner Legend Carbon
Codes often confused with 9506.40
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 5608.19, which covers knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope. While a table tennis net is technically a knotted textile, it is excluded from Chapter 56 because it is a finished article of sports equipment. Another error is using 9504.90, which covers general parlour games. While table tennis is a game, Note 1(p) to Chapter 95 and the specific wording of 9506.40 ensure that table tennis equipment is excluded from 9504 and placed specifically in 9506.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950640 (the code used for table tennis nets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950640 (the code used for table tennis nets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.9% 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 950640, not only table tennis nets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $147M 40% of world exports
- 2 Germany $51M 14% of world exports
- 3 Japan $43M 12% of world exports
World total: $369M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $37M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 Germany $36M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 China $33M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $371M 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 table tennis nets
Brazil classifies table tennis nets under NCM 9506.40.00: HS 9506.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about table tennis nets
What is the HS code for Table tennis nets?
The HS code for Table tennis nets is 950640 (Table-tennis articles and equipment). The HS code for table tennis nets and their supporting posts is 9506.40.
How do I classify Table tennis nets for customs?
Table tennis nets is classified under HS code 950640 — Table-tennis articles and equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are table tennis paddles classified under the same code?
Yes, table tennis paddles (bats) and balls are also classified under HS code 9506.40 as part of table tennis equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of table tennis nets (HS 950640)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950640 (the code used for table tennis nets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($147M, 40% of world exports), Germany ($51M) and Japan ($43M). World exports came to about $369M, 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 table tennis nets (HS 950640)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950640 (the code used for table tennis nets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($37M, 9.9% of world imports), Germany ($36M) and China ($33M). World imports came to about $371M, 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 Table tennis nets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950640 for Table tennis 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 table tennis nets in Brazil?
In Brazil, table tennis nets (HS 950640) is classified under NCM 9506.40.00.