HS code for golf clubs
The U.S. HS code for golf clubs is usually 9506.31.00.00 (complete clubs), with a 4.4% general duty and an estimated total of 16.9% from China and 16.9% 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 41.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete clubs | 9506.31.00.00 | 4.4% | 16.9% |
- 9506.31.00.00: Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof / Golf clubs, complete
What decides the code
Complete golf clubs are classified under heading 9506 as sports equipment, specifically in subheading 9506.31.00.00 for complete golf clubs.
- A complete golf club is classified under 9506.31.00.00. A club shipped as a separate head, shaft, or grip is a part and falls under the parts provision of heading 9506.
- The article must be a golf club for playing golf. A training aid or swing device that is not a club does not take 9506.31.00.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying complete golf clubs under 9506.39, the residual golf equipment subheading, is wrong because 9506.31.00.00 covers complete golf clubs specifically.
- Classifying golf clubs under 9506.99, the other sports equipment residual line, is wrong because heading 9506 provides a dedicated golf subheading.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.9% = 4.4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.9%.
- Vietnam
- 16.9% = 4.4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9506.31.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Complete clubs
- CN 9506 31 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 clubs?
The U.S. HTS code for golf clubs is usually 9506.31.00.00 (complete clubs). The first six digits, 9506.31, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on golf clubs from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.31.00.00 is 4.4%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.9% 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 16.9%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9506.31.00.00Golf clubs and other golf equipment; parts and accessories thereof / Golf clubs, complete
- 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.