HS code for chess set
The U.S. HS code for a chess set is usually 9504.90.60.00 (wood), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | 9504.90.60.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9504.90.60.00: Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts there of (including their boards); mah-jong and dominoes; any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice
What decides the code
A chess set is a board game classified under heading 9504, with wooden sets reported under 9504.90.60.00.
- The set is a game played on a board of special design, which places it in heading 9504.
- Wood construction leads to 9504.90.60.00 under the subheading for chess and similar board games.
- A set packaged with other games in a retail container stays in the same heading as a unit.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a wooden chess set as a wood article of chapter 44 is wrong because the game use gives it its character.
- Classifying chess pieces alone as decorative articles is wrong when they are sold as a game set for play.
- Using 9504.40 for video game consoles is wrong because a chess set is a table game, not a video game machine.
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 9504.90.60.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Wood
- CN 9504 90 80, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9504.90.60.00 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If a chess set is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 9504.90.60.00
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a chess set?
The U.S. HTS code for a chess set is usually 9504.90.60.00 (wood). The first six digits, 9504.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a chess set from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9504.90.60.00 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.
Does a chess set need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9504.90.60.00 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9504.90.60.00Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts there of (including their boards); mah-jong and dominoes; any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice
- Heading 9504Video game consoles and machines, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling equipment, amusement machines operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment
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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.