Chapter 95 covers toys, games and sports equipment and their parts and accessories. This chapter includes articles for the entertainment, recreation or sports of children or adults, such as video game consoles, board games, sports equipment, fishing tackle, playground equipment, etc. However, it should be noted that this chapter does not include articles for certain specific uses, such as sports clothing (Chapter 61/62), sports footwear (Chapter 64) or instruments dedicated to medical rehabilitation (Chapter 90). Fishing tackle, as outdoor sports equipment, is mainly classified under heading 9507 of this chapter. Heading 9507 covers fishing rods, fish hooks, fishing reels and other fishing tackle; fishing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy calls (excluding decoy calls of heading 9208) and similar hunting or shooting requisites. This heading mainly includes various tools for fishing and hunting, among which the fishing reel, as a key accessory of the fishing rod, is an important component of fishing tackle. However, it should be noted that heading 9507 does not include nets made of ordinary rope (classified according to material) or toy fishing rods (classified under 9503). HS code 950730 is a six-digit subheading code. The first two digits "95" represent Chapter 95, i.e., toys, games and sports equipment. The 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 9507, i.e., fishing rods, fish hooks, fishing reels and other fishing tackle. The 5th-6th digits "30" represent subheading 950730, specifically referring to fishing reels. This subheading is further subdivided into fishing reels of different specifications, such as by type (spinning, baitcasting, fly fishing) or by material. In international trade, 950730 is the dedicated code for fishing reels, distinct from fishing rods (950710) and fish hooks (950720). The fishing reel is a dedicated accessory of the fishing rod, used for paying out and retrieving fishing line, and is a core component of fishing tackle. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, this commodity should be classified under heading 9507, because its function is directly related to fishing and it is not more specifically listed in other headings. It is different from ordinary winding devices (such as mechanical winders of 8479), and also different from toy fishing reels (9503), because it is designed for actual fishing sports, not entertainment toys. Therefore, 950730 is the accurate classification for fishing reels.
Chapter
Chapter 95 covers toys, games and sports equipment and their parts and accessories. This chapter includes articles for the entertainment, recreation or sports of children or adults, such as video game consoles, board games, sports equipment, fishing tackle, playground equipment, etc. However, it should be noted that this chapter does not include articles for certain specific uses, such as sports clothing (Chapter 61/62), sports footwear (Chapter 64) or instruments dedicated to medical rehabilitation (Chapter 90). Fishing tackle, as outdoor sports equipment, is mainly classified under heading 9507 of this chapter.
Heading
Heading 9507 covers fishing rods, fish hooks, fishing reels and other fishing tackle; fishing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy calls (excluding decoy calls of heading 9208) and similar hunting or shooting requisites. This heading mainly includes various tools for fishing and hunting, among which the fishing reel, as a key accessory of the fishing rod, is an important component of fishing tackle. However, it should be noted that heading 9507 does not include nets made of ordinary rope (classified according to material) or toy fishing rods (classified under 9503).
Digit Breakdown
HS code 950730 is a six-digit subheading code. The first two digits "95" represent Chapter 95, i.e., toys, games and sports equipment. The 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 9507, i.e., fishing rods, fish hooks, fishing reels and other fishing tackle. The 5th-6th digits "30" represent subheading 950730, specifically referring to fishing reels. This subheading is further subdivided into fishing reels of different specifications, such as by type (spinning, baitcasting, fly fishing) or by material. In international trade, 950730 is the dedicated code for fishing reels, distinct from fishing rods (950710) and fish hooks (950720).
Classification Basis
The fishing reel is a dedicated accessory of the fishing rod, used for paying out and retrieving fishing line, and is a core component of fishing tackle. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, this commodity should be classified under heading 9507, because its function is directly related to fishing and it is not more specifically listed in other headings. It is different from ordinary winding devices (such as mechanical winders of 8479), and also different from toy fishing reels (9503), because it is designed for actual fishing sports, not entertainment toys. Therefore, 950730 is the accurate classification for fishing reels.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity should be accurately described as "fishing reel" or "fishing line reel", avoiding vague expressions such as "winder". Brand: Fill in the brand name of the fishing reel, such as Shimano, Daiwa, etc. If there is no brand, indicate "no brand". Model: Fill in the specific model or specification, such as "STELLA SW 8000HG", to facilitate customs identification and statistics. Material: Describe the main materials of the fishing reel, such as metal (aluminum alloy, stainless steel) or plastic (carbon fiber reinforced plastic). Type: Indicate the type of fishing reel, such as spinning, baitcasting, fly fishing, low-profile reel, etc. Electric or Not: Indicate whether it is an electric fishing reel. Electric models require additional parameters such as voltage and power. Use: Fill in "for fishing", which can be further subdivided into sea fishing, freshwater fishing, etc. Packaging Specification: Indicate the quantity per individual package and the packaging method, such as "1 piece/box, paper box". Product Name: Fishing Reel; Brand: Shimano; Model: STELLA SW 8000HG; Material: aluminum alloy body, carbon fiber reinforced plastic spool; Type: spinning; Electric or Not: No; Use: for sea fishing; Packaging Specification: 1 piece/box, paper box. Misclassifying fishing reels under other subheadings of 9507, such as 950710 (fishing rods) or 950720 (fish hooks). Ignoring the additional declaration requirements for electric fishing reels, such as voltage and power. False declaration of brand and model, which may trigger customs intellectual property protection measures.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared commodity should be accurately described as "fishing reel" or "fishing line reel", avoiding vague expressions such as "winder".
⚠️ Misreporting as "winder" or "spool", leading to classification disputes.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the fishing reel, such as Shimano, Daiwa, etc. If there is no brand, indicate "no brand".
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual product, or omission of brand leading to intellectual property risks.
Model
Fill in the specific model or specification, such as "STELLA SW 8000HG", to facilitate customs identification and statistics.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or use of internal codes that cannot correspond to the actual product.
Material
Describe the main materials of the fishing reel, such as metal (aluminum alloy, stainless steel) or plastic (carbon fiber reinforced plastic).
⚠️ Writing only "metal" or "plastic" without specifying the composition.
Type
Indicate the type of fishing reel, such as spinning, baitcasting, fly fishing, low-profile reel, etc.
⚠️ Confusing types, such as misreporting a low-profile reel as a baitcasting reel.
Electric or Not
Indicate whether it is an electric fishing reel. Electric models require additional parameters such as voltage and power.
⚠️ Failure to declare electric models, leading to customs questions about classification or safety standards.
Use
Fill in "for fishing", which can be further subdivided into sea fishing, freshwater fishing, etc.
⚠️ Use description too broad, such as "outdoor sports".
Packaging Specification
Indicate the quantity per individual package and the packaging method, such as "1 piece/box, paper box".
⚠️ Packaging specification inconsistent with the actual product, affecting inspection.
Example： Product Name: Fishing Reel; Brand: Shimano; Model: STELLA SW 8000HG; Material: aluminum alloy body, carbon fiber reinforced plastic spool; Type: spinning; Electric or Not: No; Use: for sea fishing; Packaging Specification: 1 piece/box, paper box.
Common Mistakes：
Misclassifying fishing reels under other subheadings of 9507, such as 950710 (fishing rods) or 950720 (fish hooks).
Ignoring the additional declaration requirements for electric fishing reels, such as voltage and power.
False declaration of brand and model, which may trigger customs intellectual property protection measures.
🎯 Classification Logic
The classification of fishing reels centers on their function: dedicated to fishing rods, used for paying out and retrieving fishing line. According to General Rule 1 for the Interpretation of the HS, they should be classified under heading 9507, because they are explicitly named in the Harmonized System. At the same time, other possible headings must be excluded: such as mechanical winders of 8479 (not dedicated to fishing), toy fishing reels of 9503 (for children's entertainment). In addition, if the fishing reel and fishing rod are packaged as a set, they are usually classified as a fishing rod (950710), but a fishing reel declared separately is still classified under 950730. 950710 Fishing rods: The fishing rod is the main item, and the fishing reel is its accessory. If imported as a set, they are usually classified as a fishing rod; if the fishing reel is imported separately, it is classified under 950730. 950720 Fish hooks: Fish hooks are components that directly hook fish, while fishing reels are devices for paying out and retrieving line. Their functions differ, so their classification differs. 950790 Other fishing tackle: This subheading covers fishing line, floats, sinkers, etc. Fishing reels are not classified here because there is a dedicated subheading 950730. 847989 Other mechanical appliances: Ordinary winders are used for industrial or household purposes, while fishing reels are dedicated to fishing and have a specific sports use, so they are classified under 9507. 950300 Toys: Toy fishing reels are for entertainment only and have no actual fishing function; actual fishing reels are classified under 950730. Is it a fishing reel dedicated to fishing? Is it declared separately rather than as a set with a fishing rod? Does it have actual fishing function rather than being a toy? Is it electric? Electric models require additional declared parameters. Are the brand and model accurate to avoid infringement?
Basis
The classification of fishing reels centers on their function: dedicated to fishing rods, used for paying out and retrieving fishing line. According to General Rule 1 for the Interpretation of the HS, they should be classified under heading 9507, because they are explicitly named in the Harmonized System. At the same time, other possible headings must be excluded: such as mechanical winders of 8479 (not dedicated to fishing), toy fishing reels of 9503 (for children's entertainment). In addition, if the fishing reel and fishing rod are packaged as a set, they are usually classified as a fishing rod (950710), but a fishing reel declared separately is still classified under 950730.
Confused Codes：
950710 - Fishing rods
The fishing rod is the main item, and the fishing reel is its accessory. If imported as a set, they are usually classified as a fishing rod; if the fishing reel is imported separately, it is classified under 950730.
950720 - Fish hooks
Fish hooks are components that directly hook fish, while fishing reels are devices for paying out and retrieving line. Their functions differ, so their classification differs.
950790 - Other fishing tackle
This subheading covers fishing line, floats, sinkers, etc. Fishing reels are not classified here because there is a dedicated subheading 950730.
847989 - Other mechanical appliances
Ordinary winders are used for industrial or household purposes, while fishing reels are dedicated to fishing and have a specific sports use, so they are classified under 9507.
950300 - Toys
Toy fishing reels are for entertainment only and have no actual fishing function; actual fishing reels are classified under 950730.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a fishing reel dedicated to fishing?
✓ Is it declared separately rather than as a set with a fishing rod?
✓ Does it have actual fishing function rather than being a toy?
✓ Is it electric? Electric models require additional declared parameters.
✓ Are the brand and model accurate to avoid infringement?
❓ FAQ
If a fishing reel and fishing rod are imported together, how should the HS code be declared? If the fishing reel and fishing rod are packaged as a set and imported together, they are usually classified as a fishing rod under 950710. However, if declared separately, the fishing reel is classified under 950730 and the fishing rod under 950710. When imported as a set, classification should be determined based on the principal function or value, generally with the fishing rod as the main item. Are electric fishing reels classified under 950730? Are there any special requirements? Electric fishing reels are still classified under 950730, but additional parameters such as voltage and power must be provided at declaration, and they may involve import licensing or safety certification for mechanical and electrical products. Customs may require a 3C certificate or declaration of conformity, depending on the destination country's requirements. How can I check the specific import tariff rate for fishing reels? Tariff rates vary depending on the country, trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window, or consult a professional customs broker. You can also check free trade agreement rates, such as preferential treatment under RCEP. In the declaration elements for fishing reels, how should the material be filled in to be compliant? The material should be specific to the main components, such as "aluminum alloy body, carbon fiber reinforced plastic spool", avoiding writing only "metal" or "plastic". If multiple materials are present, the main materials should be listed by value or weight proportion to facilitate accurate customs classification. When importing fishing reels, what are the key points of customs inspection? Customs focuses on: 1. Whether the classification is correct and consistent with the declaration; 2. Whether the brand and model infringe intellectual property; 3. Whether safety certification is provided for electric models; 4. Whether the quantity and weight match the declaration. It is recommended to prepare product manuals, pictures and other materials in advance. Are the HS codes for fishing reels and reel seats the same? A reel seat is a part of a fishing rod and is usually classified under 950710 (parts of fishing rods) or 950790 (parts of other fishing tackle), while a fishing reel is an independent device classified under 950730. If the reel seat is imported together with a fishing rod, it is classified as a fishing rod. For cross-border e-commerce retail import of fishing reels, which HS code applies? Cross-border e-commerce retail imports also use 950730, but attention must be paid to the positive list restrictions for cross-border e-commerce. Fishing reels are usually not on the positive list and may need to be imported through general trade. You can check the latest list of cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods for details. For exporting fishing reels to the United States, is the HS code the same? The United States uses the HTSUS code, and the first six digits are consistent with the HS, namely 9507.30. However, the United States may further subdivide it into 9507.30.20 (fishing reels), etc. You need to check the official website of U.S. Customs for details. When exporting, you must declare according to U.S. requirements and pay attention to regulations such as FDA and CPSC.
Q: If a fishing reel and fishing rod are imported together, how should the HS code be declared?
A: If the fishing reel and fishing rod are packaged as a set and imported together, they are usually classified as a fishing rod under 950710. However, if declared separately, the fishing reel is classified under 950730 and the fishing rod under 950710. When imported as a set, classification should be determined based on the principal function or value, generally with the fishing rod as the main item.
Q: Are electric fishing reels classified under 950730? Are there any special requirements?
A: Electric fishing reels are still classified under 950730, but additional parameters such as voltage and power must be provided at declaration, and they may involve import licensing or safety certification for mechanical and electrical products. Customs may require a 3C certificate or declaration of conformity, depending on the destination country's requirements.
Q: How can I check the specific import tariff rate for fishing reels?
A: Tariff rates vary depending on the country, trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window, or consult a professional customs broker. You can also check free trade agreement rates, such as preferential treatment under RCEP.
Q: In the declaration elements for fishing reels, how should the material be filled in to be compliant?
A: The material should be specific to the main components, such as "aluminum alloy body, carbon fiber reinforced plastic spool", avoiding writing only "metal" or "plastic". If multiple materials are present, the main materials should be listed by value or weight proportion to facilitate accurate customs classification.
Q: When importing fishing reels, what are the key points of customs inspection?
A: Customs focuses on: 1. Whether the classification is correct and consistent with the declaration; 2. Whether the brand and model infringe intellectual property; 3. Whether safety certification is provided for electric models; 4. Whether the quantity and weight match the declaration. It is recommended to prepare product manuals, pictures and other materials in advance.
Q: Are the HS codes for fishing reels and reel seats the same?
A: A reel seat is a part of a fishing rod and is usually classified under 950710 (parts of fishing rods) or 950790 (parts of other fishing tackle), while a fishing reel is an independent device classified under 950730. If the reel seat is imported together with a fishing rod, it is classified as a fishing rod.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce retail import of fishing reels, which HS code applies?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail imports also use 950730, but attention must be paid to the positive list restrictions for cross-border e-commerce. Fishing reels are usually not on the positive list and may need to be imported through general trade. You can check the latest list of cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods for details.
Q: For exporting fishing reels to the United States, is the HS code the same?
A: The United States uses the HTSUS code, and the first six digits are consistent with the HS, namely 9507.30. However, the United States may further subdivide it into 9507.30.20 (fishing reels), etc. You need to check the official website of U.S. Customs for details. When exporting, you must declare according to U.S. requirements and pay attention to regulations such as FDA and CPSC.
⚠️ 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.