Product classification
HS code for Arcade game machine: 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.
Classification of arcade game machine under HS 9504.30
Arcade game machines are classified under HS code 950430 due to their primary function as games operated by various means of payment. This specific subheading within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites, precisely describes devices that require coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens, or other forms of payment for operation. The classification hinges on the interactive entertainment aspect combined with the commercial transaction mechanism, distinguishing these machines from other types of games or general machinery. The description \"Games; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accessories, and automatic bowling alley equipment\" directly encompasses the operational characteristics of typical arcade game machines, ensuring their accurate placement within the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Pinball machines
- Video arcade games (e.g., fighting games, racing games, shooting games)
- Claw machines and other redemption games (ticket dispensing)
- Coin-operated amusement rides (e.g., kiddie rides)
- Payment-operated sports simulation games
- Also under 9504.30
- 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. A common misclassification involves HS code 950490, which covers \"Other games.\" While arcade machines are games, the specific payment operation mechanism is the critical differentiator that places them under 950430. Products classified under 950490 typically do not require a direct payment for each play or are not designed for commercial, public use in the same manner. Another potential confusion could arise with parts of such machines, which would fall under 95049090 (Parts and accessories of articles of heading 9504) if not specifically identified elsewhere, rather than the complete operational unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950430 (the code used for arcade game machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950430 (the code used for arcade game machine) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 950430, not only arcade game machine.
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 arcade game machine
Brazil classifies arcade game machine under NCM 9504.30.00: HS 9504.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about arcade game machine
What is the HS code for Arcade game machine?
The HS code for Arcade game machine is 950430 (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). The HS code for an arcade game machine is 950430, specifically for games operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens, or other means of payment.
How do I classify Arcade game machine for customs?
Arcade game machine is classified under HS code 950430 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are home video game consoles classified under 950430?
No, home video game consoles are typically classified under HS code 950450 (Video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30). This distinction is made because home consoles are generally purchased for private use and do not operate on a per-play payment system like commercial arcade machines.
Which countries are the top exporters of arcade game machine (HS 950430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950430 (the code used for arcade game machine) 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 arcade game machine (HS 950430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950430 (the code used for arcade game machine) 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.
Is the HS code for Arcade game machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950430 for Arcade game machine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for arcade game machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, arcade game machine (HS 950430) is classified under NCM 9504.30.00.