HTS 9506.31.0000🎮Toys, Gaming & Sports

Golf clubs complete Import Duty Rate

Golf clubs complete (Drivers, irons, putters)

Base MFN Tariff
4.4%
Column 1 General
Low Duty Rate

The HTS code for golf clubs complete is 9506.31.0000, carrying a standard Column 1 General MFN US import duty rate of 4.4%. Commercial shipments originating from China are subject to additional USTR Section 301 tariffs (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing total tariff exposure to approximately 11.9% – 29.4%.

Tariff & Duty Rate Breakdown

Official USITC duty components applicable to HTS 9506.31.0000

Subheading 9506.31
Tariff ComponentRateCustoms Condition
Base MFN Customs Duty4.4%Column 1 rate for WTO member origins
+ Section 301 Tariff (China)+7.5%Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464%Min $31.67, Max $614.35 on formal entries
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.125%Assessed only on ocean port arrival
Estimated Total Duty (China Origin)Combined Base + Section 301 tariff exposure
Reporting Unit

No.

Special Trade Programs

Standard MFN Column 1 Rate

Classification Chapter

Chapter 95

⚠️ Customs Notice: Illustrative reference — verify exact classification against USITC.gov before filing. Always verify binding rulings and final classification codes with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to commercial entry filing.

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Frequently Asked Questions for HTS 9506.31.0000

Official tariff rules, origin differences, and regulatory compliance for importing golf clubs complete

How much import duty will I pay on HTS Code 9506.31.0000 (Golf clubs complete)?

The standard US Customs base MFN duty rate for HTS Code 9506.31.0000 is 4.4% calculated on the commercial FOB/dutiable invoice value. For goods originating from China, an additional USTR Section 301 surcharge applies (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing total tariff exposure to approximately 11.9% – 29.4%. Customs also assesses the mandatory 0.3464% Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) on formal entries.

What is the country-of-origin impact on tariffs for HTS 9506.31.0000?

Your country of origin dictates whether preferential trade agreements or punitive surcharges apply to HTS 9506.31.0000. While non-sanctioned WTO member countries receive the standard Column 1 rate of 4.4%, China origin incurs Section 301 scrutiny (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), whereas USMCA (Mexico/Canada) or CAFTA-DR origins may qualify for tariff exemptions if qualifying certificates of origin are filed.

Does importing items under HTS 9506.31.0000 require child safety testing or CPSC certification?

Under Chapter 95, products classified as toys or children's recreational products are subject to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulations. Importers must issue a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) supported by accredited third-party laboratory test reports validating lead, phthalates, and ASTM F963 toy safety standards before US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will release the cargo.

Can shipments of Golf clubs complete enter duty-free under Section 321 De Minimis?

Under 19 U.S.C. § 1321 (Section 321), individual commercial shipments imported by one person on one day with a fair retail value of $800 or less historically qualified for duty-free and informal clearance. However, importers should note that active trade enforcement rules and restrictions for goods subject to partner government agency oversight or Section 301 trade remedies may require formal filing regardless of value. Always check with a licensed customs broker before relying on de minimis exemptions.