Product classification
HS code for Tennis balls: 9506.61
Lawn-tennis balls.
Classification of tennis balls under HS 9506.61
Tennis balls are classified under HS code 9506.61. This classification is found in Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9506 is a broad category for articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.61 is specifically dedicated to lawn-tennis balls. The classification is straightforward because the Harmonized System provides a specific line item for this product due to its high volume in international trade and standardized specifications. Whether the balls are pressurized or pressureless, and regardless of the felt material used, they remain within this code as long as they are designed for the sport of lawn tennis. This classification ensures that sports equipment is grouped logically by the specific activity for which it is intended.
- Covers
- Pressurized lawn-tennis balls
- Pressureless tennis balls
- Training or coaching tennis balls
- Standard yellow competition tennis balls
- High-altitude tennis balls
- Felt-covered rubber balls for tennis
- Also under 9506.61
- Wilson US Open Tennis Balls
- Penn Championship Tennis Balls
- Dunlop Fort All Court Tennis Balls
- Head Tour XT Tennis Balls
- Babolat Team All Court
Codes often confused with 9506.61
Common mistake. Tennis balls are sometimes misclassified under 9506.69, which is the "other" category for non-inflatable balls. However, because 9506.61 is a specific named subheading for lawn-tennis balls, it takes precedence. They should also not be confused with 9506.62, which covers inflatable balls like soccer or basketballs. Additionally, table tennis (ping pong) balls are excluded from this code and are classified under 9506.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950661 (the code used for tennis balls), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950661 (the code used for tennis balls) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 31% 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 950661, not only tennis balls.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $117M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $110M 29% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $35M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $379M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $61M 18% of world imports
- 2 France $35M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $24M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $330M 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 tennis balls
Brazil classifies tennis balls under NCM 9506.61.00: HS 9506.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tennis balls
What is the HS code for Tennis balls?
The HS code for Tennis balls is 950661 (Lawn-tennis balls). The HS code for lawn-tennis balls is 9506.61.
How do I classify Tennis balls for customs?
Tennis balls is classified under HS code 950661 — Lawn-tennis balls. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are table tennis balls included in this HS code?
No, table tennis balls are classified under HS code 9506.40, as they are part of the equipment for table tennis specifically.
Which countries are the top exporters of tennis balls (HS 950661)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950661 (the code used for tennis balls) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($117M, 31% of world exports), China ($110M) and the Philippines ($35M). World exports came to about $379M, 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 tennis balls (HS 950661)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950661 (the code used for tennis balls) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($61M, 18% of world imports), France ($35M) and Germany ($24M). World imports came to about $330M, 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 Tennis balls the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950661 for Tennis 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 tennis balls in Brazil?
In Brazil, tennis balls (HS 950661) is classified under NCM 9506.61.00.