HS code for archery bow
The U.S. HS code for an archery bow is usually 9506.99.05.10 (recurve), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurve | 9506.99.05.10 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9506.99.05.10: Archery articles and equipment and parts and accessories thereof / Bows and bow parts
What decides the code
An archery bow is sports equipment classified under heading 9506, specifically the archery articles and equipment subheading, with recurve bows reported at 9506.99.05.10.
- The bow is sporting equipment for athletics, so it falls in heading 9506 as archery articles and equipment.
- It is a bow rather than an arrow, quiver, or target, so it takes the bows and bow parts line at 9506.99.05.10.
- A recurve bow is a complete bow, not a part or accessory, so it stays in the bows and bow parts line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a bow under 9506.99.60 as general exercise equipment is wrong because archery has its own specific subheading.
- Putting a bow in chapter 95 as a toy is wrong because a recurve bow is sporting equipment for athletics, not a toy.
- Classifying bow parts such as limbs or strings as the complete bow at 9506.99.05.10 is wrong because they are parts, not a finished bow.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9506.99.05.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Recurve
- CN 9506 99 90, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an archery bow?
The U.S. HTS code for an archery bow is usually 9506.99.05.10 (recurve). The first six digits, 9506.99, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an archery bow from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.99.05.10 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9506.99.05.10Archery articles and equipment and parts and accessories thereof / Bows and bow parts
- Heading 9506Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.