Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools

HS v2017 Code: 9506

About gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools

hs code 9506 covers a diverse range of sports and outdoor equipment, including gymnastics, athletics, table tennis, and swimming pools. This industry plays a vital role in supporting recreational activities, promoting physical fitness, and enabling various sports and leisure pursuits. As a key component of the broader sports and leisure industry, the products under hs code 9506 contribute to the overall health and well-being of communities, while also generating economic activity through manufacturing, distribution, and retail sales.

Production process

The production of goods under hs code 9506 involves a range of manufacturing techniques, depending on the specific product. For example, gymnastics and athletics equipment may be fabricated using metal, wood, or synthetic materials, often involving processes such as cutting, shaping, and assembly. Swimming pools and paddling pools may be produced through molding, casting, or prefabrication techniques, utilizing materials like fiberglass, concrete, or vinyl. The production of table tennis and other sports equipment may involve precision engineering, injection molding, or specialized assembly processes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under hs code 9506 include raw materials such as metals, plastics, textiles, and wood. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and equipment, such as cutting tools, molding machines, and assembly lines. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, to design, fabricate, and assemble the various sports and outdoor equipment.

Production outputs

The products covered under hs code 9506 are primarily used for recreational and sporting activities. These include gymnastics and athletics equipment, such as 9506 (Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools), as well as table tennis and other sports equipment. The output of this industry may also include swimming pools and paddling pools, which are used for leisure and exercise. The products under hs code 9506 are often consumed by 9504 Video games, table games, etc., 9505 Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, and 9507 (Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy 'birds' (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites).

Family tree for gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/95'>95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9506'>9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9503'>9503: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9504'>9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9505'>9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9507'>9507: Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets and the like; decoy birds (not those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9508'>9508: Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements, travelling circuses, travelling menageries and travelling theatres</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950611'>950611: Skis; for snow</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950612'>950612: Ski-fastenings (ski-bindings); for snow-skis</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950619'>950619: Snow-ski equipment</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950621'>950621: Sailboards; for water sport</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950629'>950629: Water sport equipment; water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950631'>950631: Golf clubs; complete</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950632'>950632: Golf balls</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950639'>950639: Golf equipment; other than clubs and balls</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950640'>950640: Table-tennis articles and equipment</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950651'>950651: Lawn-tennis racquets; whether or not strung</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950659'>950659: Tennis, badminton and similar racquets; whether or not strung</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950661'>950661: Lawn-tennis balls</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950662'>950662: Balls; inflatable</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950669'>950669: Balls; (other than inflatable or for lawn-tennis, golf or table-tennis)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950670'>950670: Skates; ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950691'>950691: Athletics and gymnastics equipment</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950699'>950699: Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506</a>"]


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