U.S. imports of Sporting & Athletic Goods (NAICS 339920) totaled $753.7M in August 2026, imported from 119 countries.
Importers of Sporting & Athletic Goods paid $112.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSporting and athletic goods span a wide range of equipment — from team-sport apparatus and fitness machines to outdoor recreation gear — each classified by function, material, and end use under distinct HTS headings. Section 301 tariffs affect a significant share of sporting goods sourced from China, which has historically been a dominant supplier of finished equipment and components. Trade professionals navigating this sector must pay close attention to product-specific classification rules, particularly for multi-component articles (e.g., exercise machines with embedded electronics) that may straddle multiple HTS chapters. Seasonal demand cycles and retail lead times make advance tariff planning especially important for importers supplying major sporting events or holiday windows.
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53.2K import shipments a month
Classification follows the essential character rule under GRI 3: CBP generally classifies the article by its primary function (e.g., as exercise equipment) rather than its electronic component. However, if the electronic element is integral and dominant, a different heading may apply. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for complex articles before large-volume importation.
Importers must provide a commercial invoice with detailed product descriptions, country of origin, and HTS classification. For Section 301-affected goods, accurate origin documentation is essential, and any first-sale or assist declarations should be prepared. If goods are assembled in a third country using Chinese components, a substantial transformation analysis may be needed to determine the correct origin.
ImportsExports
Imports
$753.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$202.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.9B of Sporting & Athletic Goods and exported $2.6B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 59% of it. China pays 20.9% duty; Mexico 0.9%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3399 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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