HS Code:
Golf club hybrid heads, classified under HS Code 9506.39.00, refer to the head components of hybrid golf clubs, which combine features of both irons and woods for versatility in play. These heads are specifically stamped or permanently marked as hybrid heads and are used in the assembly of golf clubs. This category is part of the broader sporting goods sector and is traded globally to meet the demands of golf equipment manufacturers and consumers. Trade in this category is influenced by factors such as the popularity of golf, advancements in club technology, and manufacturing capabilities of exporting countries.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $150 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$60 million USD
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
20% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$20 million USD
13% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$15 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$10 million USD
7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
4.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
8% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for lightweight materials
Increased trade in hybrid heads made from advanced composites and titanium, driving innovation and higher export values from technologically advanced countries like Japan and the US.
2021-2022
Growth in golf participation in Asia-Pacific
Higher imports of golf club components in countries like South Korea and Thailand, boosting trade volumes for exporters like China and Taiwan.
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable manufacturing
Manufacturers face pressure to adopt eco-friendly production processes, potentially increasing costs and affecting trade competitiveness for smaller exporters.
2022
A revised trade agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on sporting goods, including golf club components, from 7.5% to 5% as part of ongoing trade negotiations.
January 2023
Expected to increase imports of hybrid heads from China to the US, benefiting Chinese manufacturers and US assemblers with lower costs.
The European Union initiated an anti-dumping investigation into golf club components from certain Asian countries, citing unfair pricing practices.
March 2023
Potential imposition of additional duties could disrupt trade flows from affected countries, shifting demand to alternative suppliers.
Major golf equipment brands introduced new hybrid head designs with adjustable weighting systems, driving demand for specialized components.
June 2023
Increased trade volume for high-value hybrid heads, particularly from Japan and the US, as manufacturers ramp up production to meet demand.