Product classification
HS code for Board game: 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.
Classification of board game under HS 9504.90
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.
- Covers
- 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.
- Also under 9504.90
- Monopoly
- Settlers of Catan
- Bicycle Playing Cards
- Brunswick Bowling Equipment
- Bally Pinball Machines
Codes often confused with 9504.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950490 (the code used for board game), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950490 (the code used for board game) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 950490, not only board game.
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 board game
Brazil splits HS 9504.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9504.90.10Automatic bowling alley equipment
- 9504.90.90Other table, parlour and casino games
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about board game
What is the HS code for Board game?
The HS code for Board game is 950490 (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). The HS code for board games, as articles for table or parlour games not elsewhere specified, is 950490.
How do I classify Board game for customs?
Board game is classified under HS code 950490 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of board game (HS 950490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950490 (the code used for board game) 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 board game (HS 950490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950490 (the code used for board game) 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.
Is the HS code for Board game the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950490 for Board game 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 board game in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 950490 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for board game depends on the product's details: 9504.90.10 (Automatic bowling alley equipment), 9504.90.90 (Other table, parlour and casino games).