Chapter 95 covers toys, games and sports equipment, including models for entertainment, billiards, bowling, video game consoles, etc. This chapter does not include sports-specific clothing (Chapters 61/62), sports footwear (Chapter 64) or general protective equipment. Heading 9506 specifically refers to general fitness, gymnastics, athletic sports and outdoor game equipment; skiing equipment, as a representative of winter sports, is classified under this heading. Heading 9506 includes: sleds, skis, water skis, surfboards, sailboards and other water sports equipment; golf balls, table tennis, tennis and other ball games equipment; swimming pools, fitness equipment, etc. However, ski boots are classified under 6403/6404, and ski clothing under Chapters 61/62. Subheadings under 9506 are divided by sport type, with skiing equipment subdivided into 9506.11 to 9506.19. First 2 digits 95 = Chapter 95 (toys, games, sports equipment); digits 3-4: 06 = heading 9506 (general sports equipment and apparatus); digits 5-6: 19 = subheading 950619, referring to "other skiing equipment". This subheading is the residual category among skiing equipment subheadings, covering skiing-specific equipment other than skis (9506.11), ski boots (9506.12), ski bindings (9506.13), etc., such as ski poles, ski wax, ski scrapers, etc. The goods are skiing-specific equipment, but are not skis, ski boots or bindings, so they are not classified under 9506.11, 9506.12 or 9506.13, nor do they belong to other sports equipment (such as 9506.91 fitness equipment). Because they are dedicated to skiing and are not specified in other subheadings, they are classified under 9506.19 "other skiing equipment".
Chapter
Chapter 95 covers toys, games and sports equipment, including models for entertainment, billiards, bowling, video game consoles, etc. This chapter does not include sports-specific clothing (Chapters 61/62), sports footwear (Chapter 64) or general protective equipment. Heading 9506 specifically refers to general fitness, gymnastics, athletic sports and outdoor game equipment; skiing equipment, as a representative of winter sports, is classified under this heading.
Heading
Heading 9506 includes: sleds, skis, water skis, surfboards, sailboards and other water sports equipment; golf balls, table tennis, tennis and other ball games equipment; swimming pools, fitness equipment, etc. However, ski boots are classified under 6403/6404, and ski clothing under Chapters 61/62. Subheadings under 9506 are divided by sport type, with skiing equipment subdivided into 9506.11 to 9506.19.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 95 = Chapter 95 (toys, games, sports equipment); digits 3-4: 06 = heading 9506 (general sports equipment and apparatus); digits 5-6: 19 = subheading 950619, referring to "other skiing equipment". This subheading is the residual category among skiing equipment subheadings, covering skiing-specific equipment other than skis (9506.11), ski boots (9506.12), ski bindings (9506.13), etc., such as ski poles, ski wax, ski scrapers, etc.
Classification Basis
The goods are skiing-specific equipment, but are not skis, ski boots or bindings, so they are not classified under 9506.11, 9506.12 or 9506.13, nor do they belong to other sports equipment (such as 9506.91 fitness equipment). Because they are dedicated to skiing and are not specified in other subheadings, they are classified under 9506.19 "other skiing equipment".
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "ski poles", "ski wax", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: Main constituent materials, such as aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, plastic, rubber, etc. Use: Clearly dedicated to skiing, such as "alpine ski poles", "cross-country ski wax". Brand: Manufacturer or trademark brand; if no brand, fill in "none". Model: Product model or specifications, such as length, size, weight, etc. Whether in a set: Whether packaged as a set or imported separately, which affects classification. Processing method: Such as injection molding, machining, assembly, etc., to assist judgment. Product name: ski poles; Material: aluminum alloy shaft + rubber grip; Use: dedicated to alpine skiing; Brand: LEKI; Model: Ski Pole Carbon 14; Specifications: length 120 cm; Whether in a set: imported as a single pole; Processing method: assembly. Declaring ski poles together with skis without listing them separately. Material description is too general, such as only writing "metal". Use is mistakenly written as "trekking poles" or "hiking poles".
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "ski poles", "ski wax", etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Writing generally "skiing equipment" without specifying the category.
Material
Main constituent materials, such as aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, plastic, rubber, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the material or only writing "metal" without specifics.
Use
Clearly dedicated to skiing, such as "alpine ski poles", "cross-country ski wax".
⚠️ Writing "sports equipment" or "outdoor equipment".
Brand
Manufacturer or trademark brand; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or omitting it.
Model
Product model or specifications, such as length, size, weight, etc.
⚠️ Only writing "standard" or "universal".
Whether in a set
Whether packaged as a set or imported separately, which affects classification.
⚠️ Declaring ski poles and bindings together as a set.
Processing method
Such as injection molding, machining, assembly, etc., to assist judgment.
⚠️ Ignoring the processing method, leading to classification disputes.
Example： Product name: ski poles; Material: aluminum alloy shaft + rubber grip; Use: dedicated to alpine skiing; Brand: LEKI; Model: Ski Pole Carbon 14; Specifications: length 120 cm; Whether in a set: imported as a single pole; Processing method: assembly.
Common Mistakes：
Declaring ski poles together with skis without listing them separately.
Material description is too general, such as only writing "metal".
Use is mistakenly written as "trekking poles" or "hiking poles".
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) whether the goods are dedicated to skiing; 2) whether they belong to goods already listed under 9506.11-9506.13; 3) whether they are more specifically described under other headings. If they are skis, ski boots or bindings, they are classified under 9506.11, 9506.12 and 9506.13 respectively; if they are ski poles, ski wax, ski scrapers, etc., they are classified under 9506.19. Note that ski clothing is classified under Chapters 61/62, and ski goggles under 9004. 950611 Skis: 950611 specifically refers to skis (including snowboards and skis), while 950619 is for other skiing accessories, such as ski poles, wax, etc. 950612 Ski boots: Ski boots have dedicated soles and binding structures and are classified under 950612; ordinary snow boots are classified under 6403/6404. 950613 Ski bindings: Bindings are devices connecting ski boots to skis and are classified under 950613; ski poles are not bindings. 950691 General fitness equipment: 950691 is fitness and gymnastics equipment; skiing-specific equipment is not classified here even if it can be used for fitness. 950699 Other sports equipment: 950699 is for sports equipment not elsewhere specified; skiing equipment is already specified, so 9506.19 takes priority. Is it dedicated to skiing? Is it skis, boots or bindings? Can it be classified under another more specific heading? Does the material affect classification? Is it imported as a set?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) whether the goods are dedicated to skiing; 2) whether they belong to goods already listed under 9506.11-9506.13; 3) whether they are more specifically described under other headings. If they are skis, ski boots or bindings, they are classified under 9506.11, 9506.12 and 9506.13 respectively; if they are ski poles, ski wax, ski scrapers, etc., they are classified under 9506.19. Note that ski clothing is classified under Chapters 61/62, and ski goggles under 9004.
Confused Codes：
950611 - Skis
950611 specifically refers to skis (including snowboards and skis), while 950619 is for other skiing accessories, such as ski poles, wax, etc.
950612 - Ski boots
Ski boots have dedicated soles and binding structures and are classified under 950612; ordinary snow boots are classified under 6403/6404.
950613 - Ski bindings
Bindings are devices connecting ski boots to skis and are classified under 950613; ski poles are not bindings.
950691 - General fitness equipment
950691 is fitness and gymnastics equipment; skiing-specific equipment is not classified here even if it can be used for fitness.
950699 - Other sports equipment
950699 is for sports equipment not elsewhere specified; skiing equipment is already specified, so 9506.19 takes priority.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it dedicated to skiing?
✓ Is it skis, boots or bindings?
✓ Can it be classified under another more specific heading?
✓ Does the material affect classification?
✓ Is it imported as a set?
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should ski poles be classified under? Ski poles are skiing-specific equipment, but are not skis, ski boots or bindings, so they are classified under 9506.19 "other skiing equipment". If ski poles have other functions (such as trekking poles), the determination should be based on their principal use. How are ski wax and ski scrapers classified? Maintenance tools such as ski wax and scrapers, dedicated to ski maintenance, are also classified under 9506.19. However, if they are general-purpose wax or tools, they may be classified under other headings (such as 3405 or 8205). Are ski clothing and ski goggles classified under 9506? No. Ski clothing is classified under Chapter 61 or Chapter 62 according to textile material; ski goggles are classified under 9004 (spectacles and similar articles). 9506 covers only skiing equipment, not clothing or optical goods. Why can't ski boots be classified under 9506.19? Because 9506.12 specifically lists ski boots, and under HS classification rules, a specific listing takes priority over a residual subheading. Therefore, ski boots must be classified under 9506.12, not 9506.19. How can I check the import tariff rate for 950619? Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreement and country of origin. You can consult China Customs' Import and Export Tariff Schedule or use the "Internet + Customs" platform, enter HS code 950619 and the country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. What regulatory conditions apply to cross-border e-commerce retail imports of ski poles? Cross-border e-commerce retail imports must comply with the "List of Cross-border E-commerce Retail Import Commodities", and 950619 is on the list. Order, payment and logistics information must be provided, and inspection and quarantine may be involved, but generally no special license is required. How to distinguish 950619 from 950699? 950619 is a subheading exclusively for skiing equipment and covers only skiing-specific equipment; 950699 is the residual subheading for other sports equipment and covers non-skiing sports equipment. If the goods are dedicated to skiing, 950619 takes priority. What special documents are required when declaring 950619? Generally, a packing list, invoice, contract and bill of lading are required. If it is a branded product, an authorization letter is required; if safety certification (such as CE) is involved, a certificate may be required. The specific requirements are subject to Customs.
Q: Which HS code should ski poles be classified under?
A: Ski poles are skiing-specific equipment, but are not skis, ski boots or bindings, so they are classified under 9506.19 "other skiing equipment". If ski poles have other functions (such as trekking poles), the determination should be based on their principal use.
Q: How are ski wax and ski scrapers classified?
A: Maintenance tools such as ski wax and scrapers, dedicated to ski maintenance, are also classified under 9506.19. However, if they are general-purpose wax or tools, they may be classified under other headings (such as 3405 or 8205).
Q: Are ski clothing and ski goggles classified under 9506?
A: No. Ski clothing is classified under Chapter 61 or Chapter 62 according to textile material; ski goggles are classified under 9004 (spectacles and similar articles). 9506 covers only skiing equipment, not clothing or optical goods.
Q: Why can't ski boots be classified under 9506.19?
A: Because 9506.12 specifically lists ski boots, and under HS classification rules, a specific listing takes priority over a residual subheading. Therefore, ski boots must be classified under 9506.12, not 9506.19.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 950619?
A: Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreement and country of origin. You can consult China Customs' Import and Export Tariff Schedule or use the "Internet + Customs" platform, enter HS code 950619 and the country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc.
Q: What regulatory conditions apply to cross-border e-commerce retail imports of ski poles?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail imports must comply with the "List of Cross-border E-commerce Retail Import Commodities", and 950619 is on the list. Order, payment and logistics information must be provided, and inspection and quarantine may be involved, but generally no special license is required.
Q: How to distinguish 950619 from 950699?
A: 950619 is a subheading exclusively for skiing equipment and covers only skiing-specific equipment; 950699 is the residual subheading for other sports equipment and covers non-skiing sports equipment. If the goods are dedicated to skiing, 950619 takes priority.
Q: What special documents are required when declaring 950619?
A: Generally, a packing list, invoice, contract and bill of lading are required. If it is a branded product, an authorization letter is required; if safety certification (such as CE) is involved, a certificate may be required. The specific requirements are subject to Customs.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.