HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9504.50 – Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30
HS code 9504.50 is the 6-digit subheading for games, video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30. It is used for home video game consoles, handheld gaming devices, virtual reality gaming systems, arcade cabinets (non-coin operated) and retro gaming consoles.
What HS 9504.50 covers
This code encompasses video game consoles and machines, specifically excluding coin-operated ones (which fall under 9504.30). This represents a high-value, technologically advanced sector of international trade, dominated by a few major global players. Importers are typically large electronics retailers, specialized distributors, and increasingly, individual consumers through e-commerce platforms. Exporters are primarily countries with advanced electronics manufacturing and design capabilities, often where the major console brands are headquartered. Key considerations in trade include rapid technological innovation, strong brand recognition, extensive intellectual property rights, and compliance with various electronics standards (e.g., safety, electromagnetic compatibility). The market is characterized by rapid product cycles, intense competition, and significant marketing efforts, with new console generations driving major trade surges and global distribution challenges. Accessories and software are typically classified separately.
- Covers
- Home video game consoles
- Handheld gaming devices
- Virtual reality gaming systems
- Arcade cabinets (non-coin operated)
- Retro gaming consoles
- Portable gaming consoles
- Dedicated gaming machines
- Cloud gaming devices
- Examples
- Sony PlayStation 5
- Microsoft Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- Valve Steam Deck
- Oculus Quest 2 (standalone VR)
- Arcade1Up home arcade machines
Codes often confused with 9504.50
Common mistake. Often confused with parts and accessories for video games (950490) or general electronic devices (8543) if not clearly a dedicated console or machine, or with coin-operated games (950430).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950450, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950450 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 $12.2B 42% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.6B 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $2.0B 6.9% of world exports
World total: $29.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.7B 23% of world imports
- 2 Japan $2.7B 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.5B 8.5% of world imports
World total: $29.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 9504.50
Brazil does not split HS 9504.50: its NCM code is 9504.50.00.
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 9504.50
What is HS code 950450?
HS code 950450 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30. This code encompasses video game consoles and machines, specifically excluding coin-operated ones (which fall under 9504.30). This represents a high-value, technologically advanced sector of international trade, dominated by a few major global players. Importers are typically large electronics retailers, specialized distributors, and increasingly, individual consumers through e-commerce platforms. Exporters are primarily countries with advanced electronics manufacturing and design capabilities, often where the major console brands are headquartered. Key considerations in trade include rapid technological innovation, strong brand recognition, extensive intellectual property rights, and compliance with various electronics standards (e.g., safety, electromagnetic compatibility). The market is characterized by rapid product cycles, intense competition, and significant marketing efforts, with new console generations driving major trade surges and global distribution challenges. Accessories and software are typically classified separately.
What products fall under HS code 950450?
Home video game consoles, handheld gaming devices, virtual reality gaming systems, arcade cabinets (non-coin operated), retro gaming consoles, portable gaming consoles, dedicated gaming machines, cloud gaming devices
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950450?
Often confused with parts and accessories for video games (950490) or general electronic devices (8543) if not clearly a dedicated console or machine, or with coin-operated games (950430).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950450?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950450 in UN Comtrade data were China ($12.2B, 42% of world exports), Vietnam (about $4.6B) and Japan ($2.0B). World exports came to about $29.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950450?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950450 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.7B, 23% of world imports), Japan ($2.7B) and Germany ($2.5B). World imports came to about $29.2B, 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 950450 structured?
HS code 950450 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950450?
In Brazil, HS code 950450 is NCM 9504.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.