HS code for paddle board
The U.S. HS code for a paddle board is usually 9506.29.00.80 (inflatable), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflatable | 9506.29.00.80 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9506.29.00.80: Other
What decides the code
An inflatable paddle board is classified as other water-sport equipment under heading 9506, specifically subheading 9506.29.00.80.
- Inflatable construction places the board in heading 9506 as other water-sport equipment, not as a boat or a toy.
- The board is designed for use on water for sport and recreation, which fits the water-sport equipment description of 9506.29.
- A rigid board of the same design and use also falls in heading 9506, so inflation alone does not move it to another chapter.
Common mistakes
- Classifying an inflatable paddle board under 8903 as a yacht or other vessel is wrong because it is sporting equipment, not a vessel for transport.
- Classifying it under 9503 as a toy is wrong because the board is made for adult sport and exercise, not play.
- Classifying it under 3926 as an article of plastics is wrong because the plastic material does not override the sporting use of the finished board.
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 9506.29.00.80, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Inflatable
- CN 9506 29 00, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9506.29.00.80 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If a paddle board 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 9506.29.00.80
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 paddle board?
The U.S. HTS code for a paddle board is usually 9506.29.00.80 (inflatable). The first six digits, 9506.29, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a paddle board from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.29.00.80 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 paddle board need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9506.29.00.80 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.
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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.