HS code for pickleball paddle
The U.S. HS code for a pickleball paddle is usually 9506.99.60.80 (paddle), with a 4% general duty and an estimated total of 16.5% from China and 16.5% 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 41.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle | 9506.99.60.80 | 4% | 16.5% |
- 9506.99.60.80: Other
What decides the code
A pickleball paddle is sports equipment classified under heading 9506, specifically subheading 9506.99.60.80 for other sports articles not named elsewhere.
- The paddle is equipment for a sport, so it falls in heading 9506 as an athletic article not specified elsewhere.
- The paddle is not a table-tennis bat or another article named earlier in heading 9506, so it takes the residual subheading 9506.99.60.80.
- A paddle sold as part of a set with balls and a bag is classified by the paddle, the article that gives the set its essential character.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the paddle under 9506.40 as a table-tennis article is wrong because pickleball is a separate sport and the paddle is not a table-tennis bat.
- Classifying the paddle under 9503 as a toy is wrong because it is designed and used for athletic play, not amusement.
- Classifying the paddle under 4202 or 9506.91 as general exercise equipment is wrong because it is game equipment for a specific sport.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.5% = 4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.5%.
- Vietnam
- 16.5% = 4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9506.99.60.80, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Paddle
- CN 9506 99 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 pickleball paddle?
The U.S. HTS code for a pickleball paddle is usually 9506.99.60.80 (paddle). The first six digits, 9506.99, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a pickleball paddle from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.99.60.80 is 4%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.5% 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 16.5%. 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.