HS code for golf balls
The U.S. HS code for golf balls is usually 9506.32.00.00 (balls), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balls | 9506.32.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9506.32.00.00: Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof / Balls
What decides the code
Golf balls are classified under heading 9506 as other golf equipment, specifically in subheading 9506.32.00.00 for balls.
- The article is a finished golf ball made for play, so it falls in heading 9506 as golf equipment.
- The item is a ball rather than a club or another golf article, which places it in subheading 9506.32.
- Construction and cover material do not change the subheading, so all golf balls take 9506.32.00.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying golf balls under 9506.39, which covers other golf equipment and parts, is wrong because 9506.32 names balls directly.
- Putting golf balls in 9505 as festive or sporting articles is wrong because heading 9506 covers golf equipment specifically.
- Classifying golf balls by cover material, such as plastic under chapter 39, is wrong because the finished ball is a sporting good of heading 9506.
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 9506.32.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Balls
- CN 9506 32 00, 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 golf balls?
The U.S. HTS code for golf balls is usually 9506.32.00.00 (balls). The first six digits, 9506.32, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on golf balls from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.32.00.00 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.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9506.32.00.00Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof / Balls
- 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.