HS code for tennis racket
The U.S. HS code for a tennis racket is usually 9506.51.20.00 (strung), with a 5.3% general duty and an estimated total of 17.8% from China and 17.8% 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 42.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strung | 9506.51.20.00 | 5.3% | 17.8% |
- 9506.51.20.00: Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung, and parts and accessories thereof / Rackets, strung
What decides the code
A tennis racket is sports equipment classified under heading 9506, and a strung lawn-tennis racket falls in 9506.51.20.00.
- The article is a lawn-tennis racket, which places it in heading 9506 as sports equipment not specified elsewhere.
- The racket is strung, which puts it in 9506.51.20.00 rather than the line for unstrung rackets.
- Parts and accessories for these rackets stay in the same heading, so a frame alone is classified with the racket heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a strung racket under 9506.51.40 as an unstrung racket is wrong because the strings are already fitted.
- Putting a tennis racket in 9506.59 is wrong because that line covers other sports equipment, not lawn-tennis rackets.
- Treating the racket as a toy under chapter 95 toy lines is wrong because it is full-size athletic equipment for a sport.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.8%.
- Vietnam
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9506.51.20.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Strung
- CN 9506 51 00, 4.7%
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 tennis racket?
The U.S. HTS code for a tennis racket is usually 9506.51.20.00 (strung). The first six digits, 9506.51, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a tennis racket from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9506.51.20.00 is 5.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.8% 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 17.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9506.51.20.00Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung, and parts and accessories thereof / Rackets, strung
- 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.