HS code for tennis rackets in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 9506.51
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 1
- General duty (MFN)
- 4.7%
Summary
Tennis rackets imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9506.51 when it is a lawn-tennis racket, strung or not. It sits in heading 95.06, “Articles 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 paddling pools”. The tariff of the European Union has 1 national line under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9506.51 is 4.7%.
How to choose the right code
Is it a tennis racket, or a racket for badminton, squash or a similar game? Use 9506.51 when it is a lawn-tennis racket, strung or not. Use 9506.59 when it is a badminton, squash or similar racket.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 9506.59 applies when it is a badminton, squash or similar racket.
Codes for tennis rackets
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to tennis rackets.
- 9506.51
Most likely
Legal text: “Tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung: Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung”
Heading 95.06: “Articles 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 paddling pools”
Applies when it is a lawn-tennis racket, strung or not.
- 9506.59
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Tennis, badminton or similar rackets, whether or not strung: Other”
Heading 95.06: “Articles 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 paddling pools”
Applies when it is a badminton, squash or similar racket.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 1 national line, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9506.51 is 4.7%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 9506.51
- 9506 51 00 00“Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung”4.7%
Similar products
Products in the same category as tennis rackets, or classified under the same headings.
- DumbbellsHS 9506.91
- FootballsHS 9506.62
- Golf ballsHS 9506.32
- BicyclesHS 8712.00
Other countries
National tariff lines for tennis rackets are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Tennis rackets in United States3 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as tennis rackets can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for tennis rackets?
Tennis rackets imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9506.51 when it is a lawn-tennis racket, strung or not. It sits in heading 95.06, “Articles 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 paddling pools”.
Does the sport change the HS code for tennis rackets?
Yes. Use 9506.51 when it is a lawn-tennis racket, strung or not. Use 9506.59 when it is a badminton, squash or similar racket.
What is the duty on tennis rackets imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9506.51 is 4.7%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for tennis rackets by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.