HTS Chapter 95

Toys, games and sports equipment — ruling case studies

Chapter 95 covers toys, games and sports equipment — including 'articles and equipment for general physical exercise' under heading 9506. The classification question importers hit most often is whether a product is genuinely exercise equipment or is really a covering, a textile, or a plastic article that happens to be used in a workout. As these case studies show, a mat you exercise on can read as equipment, while a mat you lay down to protect a floor does not — and how the goods are sold (as a set or separately) can change the answer too.

Case studies in this chapter

Other chapters

Ch. 94Furniture, bedding, lamps and lighting Ch. 85Electrical machinery and electronics Ch. 39Plastics and articles thereof Ch. 42Leather goods, handbags and cases Ch. 99Chapter 99 Ch. 69Chapter 69 Ch. 67Chapter 67 Ch. 63Chapter 63 Ch. 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted Ch. 48Chapter 48 Ch. 21Chapter 21 Ch. 16Chapter 16

This is general educational information compiled from public CBP CROSS rulings to help importers understand classification reasoning, duty differences and compliance risks. It is not a formal HTS classification, customs-broker service, entry instruction, duty determination, or legal advice for any specific shipment. Final classification depends on a product's actual material, construction, use, accessories, invoice description, country of origin, and current legal status. Importers should confirm with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel, or request a binding ruling from CBP, before entry.