HS Code for Dodge'em cars

Dodge'em cars, commonly known as bumper cars, are classified under HS code 9508.23. This code is situated within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites, as well as amusement park equipment. Heading 9508 provides specific subheadings for amusement park rides. Subheading 9508.23 specifically names dodge'em cars. These are defined as amusement rides consisting of small electrically powered cars which draw power from a floor or ceiling grid and are intended for use within a restricted amusement park environment. They are not intended for use on public roads and lack the safety and technical specifications required for road-legal vehicles. Therefore, they are excluded from Chapter 87 (Vehicles). The classification is determined by their intended use as amusement park entertainment and their specific mention in the subheading text.

Products Included

• Electric ceiling-grid bumper cars
• Floor-pick-up (FPU) dodge'em cars
• Battery-operated amusement park bumper cars
• Fairground dodge'em car units

Common Misclassification

Dodge'em cars are frequently misclassified under 8703, which covers motor vehicles for the transport of persons. They are also sometimes confused with 9503, which covers toys, but 9508 is the correct heading for full-scale amusement park rides.

FAQ

What is the HS code for dodge'em cars?

The specific HS code for dodge'em cars (bumper cars) is 9508.23.

Are spare parts for bumper cars classified here?

No, spare parts are generally classified according to their own material or function, unless they are specifically covered by the parts provisions of Chapter 95.