Product classification
HS code for Carnival games: 9508.30
Fairground amusements, including shooting galleries.
Classification of carnival games under HS 9508.30
Carnival games are classified under HS code 950830, which specifically covers fairground amusements. This classification is part of Chapter 95, which encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment. Heading 9508 is reserved for traveling circuses, traveling menageries, and fairground amusements. Subheading 950830 is the designated category for various fairground amusements that do not fall under the specific categories of roller coasters or water rides. The classification is determined by the product's intended use in a public amusement or fairground setting. These items are typically characterized by their interactive nature, mechanical or electronic components, and their design for temporary or permanent installation in amusement parks. To qualify for this code, the equipment must be a complete amusement device rather than a simple handheld toy. The Harmonized System distinguishes these from general toys because they are intended for public entertainment and often involve structural frameworks or specialized mechanical systems designed for repeated use by multiple participants.
- Covers
- Shooting galleries and target ranges
- Coconut shies and knock-down games
- Ring toss and hoop-la booths
- Strength testing machines (e.g., high strikers)
- Mechanical arcade-style fairground games
- Whack-a-mole style amusement machines
- Also under 9508.30
- HUSS Park Attractions (smaller portable rides)
- Fabbri Group (portable rides)
- specific carnival game booths
- inflatable bounce houses from various manufacturers
Codes often confused with 9508.30
Common mistake. Carnival games are frequently misclassified under HS code 950300, which covers general toys and scale models. While some carnival games may resemble toys, 950300 is intended for individual play items rather than fairground equipment. Another common error is using HS code 950430, which is reserved for games operated by coins, banknotes, or similar means. If a carnival game is manually operated or part of a larger fairground booth, 950830 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950830 (the code used for carnival games), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950830 (the code used for carnival games) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% 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 950830, not only carnival games.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 30% of world exports
- 2 Poland $72M 30% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $32M 13% of world exports
World total: $241M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $25M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $19M 10% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $9.5M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $187M 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 carnival games
Brazil classifies carnival games under NCM 9508.30.00: HS 9508.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carnival games
What is the HS code for Carnival games?
The HS code for Carnival games is 950830 (Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries). The primary HS code for carnival games and fairground amusements is 950830.
How do I classify Carnival games for customs?
Carnival games is classified under HS code 950830 — Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are inflatable games classified here?
No, inflatable amusement equipment is generally classified under HS code 950840, which specifically covers inflatable fairground amusements.
Which countries are the top exporters of carnival games (HS 950830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950830 (the code used for carnival games) in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 30% of world exports), Poland ($72M) and the Netherlands ($32M). World exports came to about $241M, 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 carnival games (HS 950830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950830 (the code used for carnival games) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($25M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($19M) and Indonesia ($9.5M). World imports came to about $187M, 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 Carnival games the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950830 for Carnival games 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 carnival games in Brazil?
In Brazil, carnival games (HS 950830) is classified under NCM 9508.30.00.