UK Global Tariff · commodity code · HS 9506.99
9506 99 10 00: Cricket and polo equipment, other than balls
Other sports equipment
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: UK Global Tariff · checked on 24 October 2026
- 9506 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
- Other
- 9506 99 00 00 Other
- 9506 99 10 00 Cricket and polo equipment, other than balls
What you pay
Importing into UK
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
Import requirements 3
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Import controlImport control on cat and dog fur
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2009/1056
- Documents
- Y922 Other than cats and dogs fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343)
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
Footnotes
TN701 According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK La…
The prohibition shall not apply in respect of:
(a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established.
(b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
UK: imports by month · HS 9506.99
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £139.9m | 48.9% | +11.5% |
 India | £21.3m | 7.4% | +5.9% |
 France | £17.5m | 6.1% | +11.8% |
 Czechia | £13.8m | 4.8% | -5.8% |
 Germany | £11.1m | 3.9% | -12.2% |
 Italy | £10.2m | 3.6% | +82.9% |
 Poland | £9.4m | 3.3% | +18.2% |
 Pakistan | £8.3m | 2.9% | -1.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
9506.99 Articles and equipment for general physical exercise: other, other
EU Free – 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.4% 
Türkiye Free – 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.4% 
USA Free – 5.6% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 5% 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 35% Third-country duty 26 tariff lines 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 24 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 2.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line UK lines: 9506.99
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364886 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a high ropes course system from Germany
- N364934 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a miniature golf game from China
- N364772 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of four games from China
- N361878 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a playground set part from China
- 600016171 HMRC
A portable foldable pool. Standard size has a 600 litre capacity, the dimensions are (L) 210 cm x (W) 137 cm x (D) 50 cm. The pool is constructed with 5 layers, these include a smooth vinyl light blue interior coating, a core layer of polyester fibre mesh for reinforcement and an a dark blue outer…
- 600015854 HMRC
Green 3ft Bug Toddler Slide. Green 3ft bug toddler slide with a friendly bug character that is at the bottom of the slide. The slide is scaled for steady first steps. Made from moulded plastic. Ready to use and packaged in a box.
- 600015055 HMRC
The product is a slide made from green moulded plastic. It is supplied in multiple parts that are assembled by bolting them together using steel fasteners supplied. The slide consists of 15 plastic components, along with metal fasteners, fixings, a metal stand, and anchors to provide stability.…
- 600015056 HMRC
The product is a wooden outdoor climbing frame made from softwood timber. It is supplied in multiple parts that are assembled with brackets for bolting the structure together using steel fasteners supplied. Instruction manual is supplied. It is designed for domestic use and intended for outdoor…
112 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Commodity code 9506 99 10 00 is a line of the UK Global Tariff under HS subheading 9506.99 (articles and equipment for general physical exercise: other, other).
The third-country duty is free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of other sports equipment (HS 9506.99) into the UK came to £285.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 10% on the year before); China supplied 49%, followed by India.
For the same subheading, the EU duty is 0%–2.7%, the Türkiye duty is 0%–2.7%, the US duty is 0%–5.6%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 35%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 2.5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 7% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The UK imported goods of subheading 9506.99 worth US$320m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the UK import duty for commodity code 9506 99 10 00?
The third-country duty in the UK Global Tariff is free. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 9506 99 10 00?
174 countries have a preferential rate on this line, 174 of them at 0%, under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union and DCTS Enhanced and other arrangements. The rate applies only to goods that meet the rules of origin of the agreement, with proof of origin. Choose the country of origin on this page to see its rate.
Do anti-dumping or other extra duties apply to 9506 99 10 00?
Additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. These are charged on top of the customs duty.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
For subheading 9506.99 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$149m), followed by India.
Typical products
- bokken sword
- cam, climbing equipment
- carabiner, alpha steel
- climbing nuts
- cricket bats
- cricket pads
- cricket stumps
- football goal
- inflatable football goal
- torque nuts
- wired torque nuts
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.