HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9504.90 – Games; articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c. in heading 9504
HS code 9504.90 is the 6-digit subheading for games, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c. in heading 9504. It is used for board games, card games, chess sets, poker tables and roulette wheels.
What HS 9504.90 covers
This code encompasses a broad range of non-electronic games and amusement articles, crucial for the global entertainment and leisure industry. It covers everything from traditional board games and card games to more specialized equipment found in arcades, casinos, and bowling alleys. International trade in these goods is driven by consumer demand for leisure activities, tourism, and the hospitality sector. Major importers include countries with large consumer markets and thriving entertainment industries, such as the United States, European Union members, and increasingly, emerging economies in Asia. Exporters often include manufacturing hubs like China, but also specialized producers in Europe and North America known for quality and innovation in game design. Key considerations for trade involve intellectual property rights for game designs, safety standards for amusement equipment, and varying cultural preferences that influence demand for specific types of games. The market is dynamic, with new games constantly being introduced, requiring agile supply chains.
- Covers
- Board games
- Card games
- Chess sets
- Poker tables
- Roulette wheels
- Bowling alley equipment
- Pinball machines
- Arcade game cabinets (non-electronic)
- Examples
- Monopoly
- Settlers of Catan
- Bicycle Playing Cards
- Brunswick Bowling Equipment
- Bally Pinball Machines
Codes often confused with 9504.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 950450 (Video game consoles and machines) if the game has electronic components, or 950300 (Toys) if the item is primarily for children's play rather than adult or family games.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 $1.6B 35% of world exports
- 2 United States $533M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $302M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $440M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Canada $369M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $5.3B 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 codes for 9504.90 2
Brazil splits HS 9504.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9504.90.10 Automatic bowling alley equipmentJogos de balizas (pinos) automáticos (boliche)
- 9504.90.90 Other table, parlour and casino gamesOutros
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 9504.90
What is HS code 950490?
HS code 950490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Games; articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c. in heading 9504. This code encompasses a broad range of non-electronic games and amusement articles, crucial for the global entertainment and leisure industry. It covers everything from traditional board games and card games to more specialized equipment found in arcades, casinos, and bowling alleys. International trade in these goods is driven by consumer demand for leisure activities, tourism, and the hospitality sector. Major importers include countries with large consumer markets and thriving entertainment industries, such as the United States, European Union members, and increasingly, emerging economies in Asia. Exporters often include manufacturing hubs like China, but also specialized producers in Europe and North America known for quality and innovation in game design. Key considerations for trade involve intellectual property rights for game designs, safety standards for amusement equipment, and varying cultural preferences that influence demand for specific types of games. The market is dynamic, with new games constantly being introduced, requiring agile supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 950490?
Board games, Card games, Chess sets, Poker tables, Roulette wheels, Bowling alley equipment, Pinball machines, Arcade game cabinets (non-electronic)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950490?
This code can be confused with 950450 (Video game consoles and machines) if the game has electronic components, or 950300 (Toys) if the item is primarily for children's play rather than adult or family games.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 35% of world exports), the United States ($533M) and Germany ($302M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 950490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($440M) and Canada ($369M). World imports came to about $5.3B, 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.
How is HS code 950490 structured?
HS code 950490 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950490?
Brazil splits HS code 950490 into 2 NCM codes: 9504.90.10 (Automatic bowling alley equipment), 9504.90.90 (Other table, parlour and casino games). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.