# HS code for tennis rackets in the United States > Tennis rackets imported into the United States 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 United States has 3 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.51 is 5.3%, 3.9% or 3.1%, depending on the line. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/tennis-rackets Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [9506.51](https://border.bot/hs-codes/950651) - Chapter: [95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof](https://border.bot/hs-codes/95) - Candidate codes: 1 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 3 - General duty (MFN): 5.3%, 3.9%, 3.1% ## Summary Tennis rackets imported into the United States 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 United States has 3 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.51 is 5.3%, 3.9% or 3.1%, depending on the line. ## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/950651) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/950659) (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 United States The tariff of the United States splits this code into 3 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.51 is 5.3%, 3.9% or 3.1%, depending on the line. 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 - 9506.51.20.00 “Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung, and parts and accessories thereof > Rackets, strung”. General duty (MFN): 5.3% - 9506.51.40.00 “Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung, and parts and accessories thereof > Rackets, not strung”. General duty (MFN): 3.9% - 9506.51.60.00 “Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung, and parts and accessories thereof > Parts and accessories”. General duty (MFN): 3.1% ## Similar products Products in the same category as tennis rackets, or classified under the same headings. - [Dumbbells](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/dumbbells): 9506.91 - [Footballs](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/footballs): 9506.62 - [Golf balls](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/golf-balls): 9506.32 - [Bicycles](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bicycles): 8712.00 ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=tennis+racket&destination=US) ## 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 United States 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 United States? The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9506.51 is 5.3%, 3.9% or 3.1%, depending on the line. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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. Official source files: - https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/tennis-rackets.json