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HS code for Resistance bands set, rubber
HS 2022Destination USConfidence 0.85Articles 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 > Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics
Section XX: Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Chapter 95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof · Heading 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
Why this code
Heading 9506 covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics. Rubber resistance bands sold for strength training, stretching and physiotherapy-type workouts are exercise equipment, so subheading 950691 applies. Chapter 40 Note 2(f) excludes articles of Chapter 95 from Chapter 40, which removes heading 4016 despite the rubber constituent. Rubber percentage and band count do not change the result. Chapter 95 Note 1 exclusions do not apply.
Rules applied: GRI 1, Chapter 40 Note 2(f), Chapter 95 Note 1.
Alternatives considered
| Code | Description | Why not |
|---|---|---|
| 4016.99 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber > Other > Other | Other articles of vulcanised rubber are excluded from Chapter 40 by Note 2(f) when they are articles of Chapter 95 such as exercise equipment. |
| 9506.99 | 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 > Other | Subheading 950699 is the residual 'other' line; the specific exercise-equipment subheading 950691 is preferred under GRI 6. |
Information that would confirm the code
- Confirm the bands are sold for fitness or exercise use, not as industrial or medical articles
- Confirm the set contains no toy, printed or electrical features
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) line for US
Other
Confidence 0.85. Resistance bands for general exercise and physiotherapy are not exercise cycles or rowing machines, so the residual 'Other' national line 9506910030 applies under HS 9506.91.
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