HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9504.30 – Games; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment
HS code 9504.30 is the 6-digit subheading for games, operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment. It is used for arcade video games, pinball machines, coin-operated claw machines, air hockey tables (coin-op) and redemption games.
What HS 9504.30 covers
This HS code covers a distinct category of games designed for commercial operation, typically found in arcades, amusement parks, and entertainment centers. These are games that require payment to play, excluding billiard articles and automatic bowling alley equipment. This sector is driven by the leisure and entertainment industry, constantly seeking new attractions to draw customers. Major importers are countries with thriving tourism sectors, large entertainment complexes, and a strong consumer base for out-of-home entertainment, such as the United States, Japan, and various European and Middle Eastern nations. Exporters are often countries with advanced electronics manufacturing and game development capabilities, like Japan, China, and the United States. Key considerations include technological innovation (e.g., virtual reality, motion sensing), durability for commercial use, intellectual property for game titles, and compliance with electrical and safety standards. The trade is highly influenced by trends in arcade gaming and the investment cycles of entertainment venues.
- Covers
- Arcade video games
- Pinball machines
- Coin-operated claw machines
- Air hockey tables (coin-op)
- Redemption games
- Driving simulators (arcade)
- Shooting gallery games (coin-op)
- Dance revolution machines
- Examples
- Pac-Man arcade cabinets
- Skee-Ball machines
- Street Fighter arcade games
- Daytona USA racing simulators
- Stern Pinball machines
- Raw Thrills arcade games
Codes often confused with 9504.30
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 950450 (video game consoles for home use) if the "means of payment" aspect is overlooked, or with 950300 if the game is not coin-operated. The critical distinction is the requirement for payment for commercial play.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950430 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $974M 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $605M 14% of world exports
- 3 Austria $298M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $821M 20% of world imports
- 2 Canada $304M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Australia $227M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9504.30
Brazil does not split HS 9504.30: its NCM code is 9504.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 95.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9504.30
What is HS code 950430?
HS code 950430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Games; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment. This HS code covers a distinct category of games designed for commercial operation, typically found in arcades, amusement parks, and entertainment centers. These are games that require payment to play, excluding billiard articles and automatic bowling alley equipment. This sector is driven by the leisure and entertainment industry, constantly seeking new attractions to draw customers. Major importers are countries with thriving tourism sectors, large entertainment complexes, and a strong consumer base for out-of-home entertainment, such as the United States, Japan, and various European and Middle Eastern nations. Exporters are often countries with advanced electronics manufacturing and game development capabilities, like Japan, China, and the United States. Key considerations include technological innovation (e.g., virtual reality, motion sensing), durability for commercial use, intellectual property for game titles, and compliance with electrical and safety standards. The trade is highly influenced by trends in arcade gaming and the investment cycles of entertainment venues.
What products fall under HS code 950430?
Arcade video games, Pinball machines, Coin-operated claw machines, Air hockey tables (coin-op), Redemption games, Driving simulators (arcade), Shooting gallery games (coin-op), Dance revolution machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950430?
This code can be confused with 950450 (video game consoles for home use) if the "means of payment" aspect is overlooked, or with 950300 if the game is not coin-operated. The critical distinction is the requirement for payment for commercial play.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950430 in UN Comtrade data were China ($974M, 23% of world exports), the United States ($605M) and Austria ($298M). World exports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950430 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($821M, 20% of world imports), Canada ($304M) and Australia ($227M). World imports came to about $4.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 950430 structured?
HS code 950430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (95) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950430?
In Brazil, HS code 950430 is NCM 9504.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.