Lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung

Lawn-tennis rackets, strung or unstrung

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 9506 51 00 (lawn-tennis rackets, whether or not strung) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other articles under Chapter 95 — including certain toys and sports equipment — may attract BIS Quality Control Order compliance under that chapter's broader notifications.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Chapter 95 has seen periodic expansion of BIS Quality Control Orders across sports and recreational goods; the absence of compliance on this tariff line today does not foreclose future notification. The principal importer risk is misclassification — rackets imported with separate stringing kits, grips, or bags may be re-classified by customs, triggering retrospective duty and detention. Verify that the declared goods match the tariff descriptor precisely before shipment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 9506 51 00 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the import includes tennis racket accessories such as strings, bags, or grips?

Accessories classified separately within Chapter 95 fall under their own tariff lines and must be assessed independently for any applicable compliance requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.