HS Code for Board game

HS code 950490 is a residual category within heading 9504, which covers "Articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, and parts and accessories thereof." Board games, being a form of table or parlour game, fall under this heading. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified or included) designation in the description indicates that this subheading is appropriate for games that do not fit more specific categories within 9504, such as video games (950450) or specific sports equipment. This classification ensures that a broad range of non-electronic, recreational games are appropriately categorised for international trade.

Products Included

• Traditional board games (e.g., chess, checkers, Monopoly, Catan).
• Card games designed for parlour play (excluding playing cards of heading 950440).
• Tabletop role-playing games and their components.
• Strategy games, dexterity games, and party games intended for indoor, non-electronic play.
• Puzzles that are part of a game set, not standalone puzzles of heading 9503.

Common Misclassification

950300: This code covers "Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size \"scale\" models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds." While some games might involve toy-like components, board games are primarily classified by their function as "games" rather than "toys." Standalone puzzles are also classified here, but game-integrated puzzles fall under 950490. 950450: This code is for "Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, and parts and accessories thereof; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30." This code specifically targets electronic video games. Board games are distinctly non-electronic. 950440: This code covers "Playing cards." While some board games incorporate cards, if the primary nature of the product is a board game, it falls under 950490.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Board game?

The HS code for board games, as articles for table or parlour games not elsewhere specified, is 950490.

Are electronic board games classified under 950490?

No, electronic versions of board games, or board games that require electronic components for their primary function, would typically be classified under 950450, which covers video game consoles and machines, or other relevant electronic apparatus codes, depending on their specific nature and primary function.