U.S. imports of Table Tennis Articles & Equipment, Parts & Accessories (HS 950640) totaled $2.6M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Table Tennis Articles & Equipment, Parts & Accessories paid $390K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Table Tennis Articles & Equipment, Parts & Accessories imports of $2.6M in August 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChina is overwhelmingly the dominant supplier of table tennis equipment to the US — a reflection of the sport's deep manufacturing infrastructure there, spanning everything from competition-grade blades and rubber sheets to recreational paddle sets. All articles and equipment for table tennis, along with their parts and accessories, enter under a single tariff line (9506400000), and Chinese-origin goods in this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers of professional-grade equipment should be aware that rubber sheet specifications certified by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) are a commercial distinction but do not create separate HTS lines.
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204 import shipments a month
Yes — regulation and recreational table tennis tables are classified under 9506400000 as articles and equipment for table tennis. Their size and weight often trigger additional considerations around freight classification and container loading, but the HTS classification remains the same regardless of table dimensions or surface material.
Table tennis ball-serving machines designed exclusively for training purposes are generally classified under 9506400000 as equipment for table tennis. If a machine has broader mechanical or electronic characteristics that could place it under a machinery heading, a binding ruling from CBP is advisable before importation.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9506400000 | Article & Equip for Table-Tennis & Pts Etc, NESOI | $2.6M | 14.94% | 94.12% | $390K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9506400000 | Article & Equip for Table-Tennis & Pts Etc, NESOI | $872K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 16 of 17 in heading 9506
Subheading 950640 · $2.6M of $562.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$872KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.5M of Table Tennis Articles & Equipment, Parts & Accessories and exported $10.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 79% of it. Hong Kong pays 17.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.94% of imports for consumption.