Product classification
HS code for Windsurf board: 9506.21
Sailboards, for water sport.
Classification of windsurf board under HS 9506.21
Windsurf boards, technically referred to as sailboards, are classified under HS code 9506.21. Chapter 95 covers toys, games, and sports requisites, and heading 9506 specifically addresses articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, or outdoor games. Subheading 9506.21 is dedicated exclusively to sailboards. This classification is straightforward under GIR 1, as the heading and subheading terms explicitly name the product. A windsurf board is defined as a board used for water sports that is propelled by a sail attached to a mast that is connected to the board by a universal joint. The board itself, even when imported without the sail or mast, remains classified under this code because it is an essential component designed specifically for sailboarding.
- Covers
- Standard windsurf boards
- Inflatable sailboards
- Racing sailboards
- Beginner wide-style sailboards
- Wave-riding sailboards
- Also under 9506.21
- Starboard Sailboards
- Fanatic Sailboards
- JP-Australia Sailboards
- RRD Sailboards
- Goya Windsurfing
Codes often confused with 9506.21
Common mistake. Windsurf boards are frequently confused with surfboards, which are classified under HS code 9506.29. While both are used for water sports, 9506.21 is reserved specifically for sailboards. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 8903, which covers yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports. However, Note 1(p) to Chapter 89 excludes sports equipment of Chapter 95. Therefore, even though a windsurf board is a buoyant craft, it is legally classified as sports equipment rather than a vessel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950621 (the code used for windsurf board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950621 (the code used for windsurf board) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 950621, not only windsurf board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $9.0M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $8.7M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $8.5M 15% of world exports
World total: $56M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $16M 24% of world imports
- 2 Austria $6.3M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $6.1M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $65M 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 windsurf board
Brazil classifies windsurf board under NCM 9506.21.00: HS 9506.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about windsurf board
What is the HS code for Windsurf board?
The HS code for Windsurf board is 950621 (Sailboards; for water sport). The HS code for a windsurf board is 9506.21, which is the specific code for sailboards.
How do I classify Windsurf board for customs?
Windsurf board is classified under HS code 950621 — Sailboards; for water sport. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the sail and mast?
If the board is imported as a complete set with the sail and mast, it is generally classified under 9506.21. However, if sails are imported separately, they may be classified under 6306.30 as sails for boats or sailboards.
Which countries are the top exporters of windsurf board (HS 950621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950621 (the code used for windsurf board) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($9.0M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($8.7M) and China ($8.5M). World exports came to about $56M, 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 windsurf board (HS 950621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950621 (the code used for windsurf board) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($16M, 24% of world imports), Austria ($6.3M) and the United States ($6.1M). World imports came to about $65M, 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 Windsurf board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950621 for Windsurf board 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 windsurf board in Brazil?
In Brazil, windsurf board (HS 950621) is classified under NCM 9506.21.00.