Why is a yoga mat not listed here under HTS 3918?

HTS 3918 can apply to plastic floor coverings, but current HTS and CBP yoga-mat signals point to 9506.91.00 for yoga and exercise mats. Use 3918 only when the product is primarily a general floor covering rather than exercise equipment.

Does PVC, TPE, or EVA material change the HTS code?

Material should always be documented, but a typical yoga or exercise mat of synthetic material is generally evaluated under 9506.91.00.30. Material can still affect secondary tariff provisions, duty programs, and product safety review.

Are there additional duties for yoga mats imported from China?

Do not infer an additional-duty result from country of origin alone. Verify the final HTS line, current Chapter 99 measures, effective dates, exclusions, and origin facts before filing.

Yoga Mat - HTS Code 9506.91.00.30

A yoga mat is a portable mat designed to provide a cushioned, non-slip surface for yoga, Pilates, stretching, and floor-based exercise. Common materials include PVC, TPE, EVA, natural rubber, and other synthetic or elastomeric materials. Importers should identify the material, thickness, surface construction, packaging condition, and whether the article is sold primarily as exercise equipment or as a general-purpose floor covering.

ReviewedLast reviewed: Aug 16, 2026

Published:: Aug 16, 2026
Next review due:: Nov 14, 2026

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Reference HTS Code

9506.91.00.30

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AI Classification Reasoning

Current HTS and CBP signals support evaluating a typical yoga mat as exercise equipment under HTS 9506.91.00.30. Heading 9506 covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports, and outdoor games. CBP ruling N357738, issued February 11, 2026, classified a 6 mm PVC yoga mat from Taiwan under 9506.91.0030 at a 4.6% general rate. That ruling is fact-specific rather than a universal result. Material, construction, marketing, and principal use remain important, but a mat designed and sold for yoga or exercise should be evaluated as exercise equipment before it is treated as an ordinary floor covering.

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General rate4.6%

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FAQ

Why is a yoga mat not listed here under HTS 3918?: HTS 3918 can apply to plastic floor coverings, but current HTS and CBP yoga-mat signals point to 9506.91.00 for yoga and exercise mats. Use 3918 only when the product is primarily a general floor covering rather than exercise equipment.
Does PVC, TPE, or EVA material change the HTS code?: Material should always be documented, but a typical yoga or exercise mat of synthetic material is generally evaluated under 9506.91.00.30. Material can still affect secondary tariff provisions, duty programs, and product safety review.
Are there additional duties for yoga mats imported from China?: Do not infer an additional-duty result from country of origin alone. Verify the final HTS line, current Chapter 99 measures, effective dates, exclusions, and origin facts before filing.