Product classification

HS code for Carousels: 9508.22

Amusement park rides and water park amusements, carousels, swings and roundabouts.

Classification of carousels under HS 9508.22

Carousels are classified under HS code 9508.22, which falls within Chapter 95 of the Harmonized System. This chapter is dedicated to toys, games, and sports requisites, but heading 9508 specifically addresses amusement park rides, water park amusements, and fairground attractions. The classification logic is based on the primary function of the equipment as a mechanical device designed to carry passengers for entertainment. Under the 2022 HS nomenclature updates, heading 9508 was significantly restructured to provide more granular subheadings for different types of rides. Subheading 9508.22 specifically identifies carousels, swings, and roundabouts. These are defined as mechanical devices where the passenger-carrying components are supported by a central structure and move in a circular path. The classification remains here regardless of whether the ride is a permanent installation in a theme park or a portable unit used in travelling fairs. To be classified under this code, the item must be of a scale and construction intended for commercial amusement use. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 are applied to determine that the specific description of 'carousels' in the subheading takes precedence over more general machinery codes. Furthermore, the code 9508.22 excludes simple playground equipment that does not feature a mechanical drive or significant structural complexity, which might fall under 9506.

Covers
  • Traditional mechanical merry-go-rounds
  • Rotating platforms with animal or vehicle figures
  • Fairground roundabouts
  • Mechanical swings with circular motion
  • Themed carousels for amusement parks
Also under 9508.22
  • Zamperla Wave Swinger
  • Chance Rides Carousel
  • Huss Park Attractions Troika
  • Mondial Top Scan
  • SBF Visa Group Swing Tower

Codes often confused with 9508.22

Common mistake. Carousels are frequently confused with HS code 9503.00, which covers toys. However, 9503 is reserved for small-scale models or non-mechanical toys intended for children's individual play. Another common error is using HS code 8479.89 for general mechanical appliances; while a carousel is a machine, the specific provision in Chapter 95 for amusement rides is more specific and must be used according to GRI 3(a). Additionally, coin-operated rides of a type found in shopping malls are sometimes incorrectly placed here but should be classified under 9504.50 if they are video-game based or 9503 if they are simple kiddie rides.

9503.00Tricycles, 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 kinds95.03Tricycles, 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 kinds8479.89Machines and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter9504.50Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30

Top exporters and importers of HS 950822 (the code used for carousels), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950822 (the code used for carousels) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 950822, not only carousels.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $146M
  2. 2 Germany $31M
  3. 3 China $17M

World total: $262M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $26M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $16M
  3. 3 Russia* ~$15M

World total: $205M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 carousels

Brazil splits HS 9508.22 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about carousels

What is the HS code for Carousels?

The HS code for Carousels is 950822 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; carousels, swings and roundabouts). The HS code for carousels is 9508.22, which specifically covers carousels, swings, and roundabouts within the amusement park rides category.

How do I classify Carousels for customs?

Carousels is classified under HS code 950822 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; carousels, swings and roundabouts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are parts of carousels classified under the same code?

No, parts of amusement park rides are generally classified under HS code 9508.40, provided they are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with the rides of heading 9508.

Which countries are the top exporters of carousels (HS 950822)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950822 (the code used for carousels) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($146M, 56% of world exports), Germany ($31M) and China ($17M). World exports came to about $262M, 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 carousels (HS 950822)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 950822 (the code used for carousels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($26M, 13% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($16M) and Russia (about $15M). World imports came to about $205M, 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 Carousels the same in all countries?

The base HS code 950822 for Carousels 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 carousels in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 950822 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for carousels depends on the product's details: 9508.22.10 (Carousels under 16 m in diameter), 9508.22.90 (Other carousels, swings and roundabouts).