HS code for racket in China: 9506590000
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HS code for racket in China

The HS code for racket in China is 9506590000 — Other tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung.

MFN duty 6% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他网球拍、羽毛球拍或类似球拍

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9506590000 Other tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung 其他网球拍、羽毛球拍或类似球拍 6% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers racket. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9506510000 Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “racket”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9506590000 Other tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung 374 6% 13% Open
9506409000 Other articles and equipment for table-tennis 158 6% 13% Open
9503008900 Other toys, not specified 104 0% 13% Open
9506919000 Other articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics 75 6% 13% Open
9506510000 Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung 38 6% 13% Open
Why 9506590000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9506 — Supplies and equipment not listed in other items of this chapter for general sports activities, gymnastics, competitive and other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games; Swimming pool or wading pool , chapter 95 — Toys, Gaming Products, Sports Goods and Their Parts and Accessories .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他网球拍、羽毛球拍或类似球拍”, which contains the term used for racket in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 374 import records whose product descriptions match racket are declared under this heading family, i.e. 32% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for racket in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for racket is 9506590000 — Other tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to racket?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover racket: 9506510000 (Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for racket?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "racket", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9506590000 — Other tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung, used in 374 records in our sample.

How is racket classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: racket falls under heading 9506 and statistical line 9506590000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他网球拍、羽毛球拍或类似球拍” (English: Other tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 9506
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