HS code for jump rope
The U.S. HS code for a jump rope is usually 9506.91.00.30 (speed rope), with a 4.6% general duty and an estimated total of 17.1% from China and 17.1% 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 42.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed rope | 9506.91.00.30 | 4.6% | 17.1% |
- 9506.91.00.30: Other
What decides the code
A jump rope is exercise equipment classified under heading 9506, specifically 9506.91.00.30 for articles and equipment for general physical exercise.
- The rope is used for general physical exercise, which places it in heading 9506 as exercise equipment.
- It is a speed rope, so it falls under 9506.91.00.30, the line for general physical exercise articles.
- A jump rope is not a toy or a sporting game article, so it stays in the exercise equipment subheading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a jump rope under 9503 as a toy is wrong because it is exercise equipment for fitness use, not play.
- Classifying it under 9506.99 as other sports equipment is wrong because 9506.91.00.30 covers general physical exercise articles.
- Classifying it under 5609 or 6307 as a made-up textile cord is wrong because the rope is exercise equipment, not a textile article.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.1% = 4.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.1%.
- Vietnam
- 17.1% = 4.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9506.91.00.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Speed rope
- CN 9506 91 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 a jump rope?
The U.S. HTS code for a jump rope is usually 9506.91.00.30 (speed rope). The first six digits, 9506.91, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a jump rope from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.91.00.30 is 4.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.1% 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 17.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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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.