Heading 9507

Fishing rods, fish hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy "birds" (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting equipment; parts and accessories thereof

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Heading 9507 covers line fishing tackle and related hunting and shooting gear: rods, reels, hooks, line, landing nets, decoy birds and their parts and accessories. The heading splits by article type, with separate lines for rods, hooks, reels, and a residual other group covering line, leaders, nets and artificial baits. Reels are further split by unit value, so the declared value decides which rate applies.

Products in this heading

Freshwater and saltwater fishing rods
Spinning and baitcasting reels
Snelled and loose fish hooks
Fishing line packaged for retail sale
Fishing casts or leaders
Fish landing nets and butterfly nets
Artificial baits and flies
Spare rod blanks, reel handles and other tackle parts

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the article type first: rod, reel, hook, net, line, bait or part.
For reels, compare the declared unit value against the two value thresholds, since each tier has its own line and rate.
For hooks, check whether the hook is snelled or loose.
For fishing line, check whether it is put up and packaged for retail sale.
Decide whether the item is a complete article or a part or accessory of a rod, reel or other tackle item.

Often confused with

Toy fishing rod sets for children
Play value makes these toys, not working tackle.
Tennis rackets, golf clubs and swim fins
General sports and athletic equipment sits in 9506.
Heading 9506
Decoy birds kept as collectors' pieces
Heading 9507 itself excludes decoys of heading 9705.
Heading 9705
Fillet and fishing knives
Knives with cutting blades are classified by blade type, not as tackle.
Heading 8211

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a fishing rod?

Fishing rods are classified under 9507.10.00.40 at a general (MFN) rate of 6%.

What is the duty on fishing reels?

It depends on unit value. Reels valued not over $2.70 each fall under 9507.30.20.00 at 9.2%, reels valued over $2.70 but not over $8.45 each fall under 9507.30.40.00 at 24 cents each, and reels valued over $8.45 each fall under 9507.30.60.00 at 3.9%.

How do I classify artificial baits and flies?

Artificial baits and flies are classified under 9507.90.70.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 9%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.