Product classification
HS code for Fairground rides: 9508.30
Fairground amusements, including shooting galleries.
Classification of fairground rides under HS 9508.30
Fairground rides are classified under HS code 9508.30. Chapter 95 covers toys, games, and sports equipment, with Heading 9508 specifically addressing traveling circuses and traveling menageries; amusement park rides and water park amusements; fairground amusements, including shooting galleries; and traveling theatres. Subheading 9508.30 is designated for fairground amusements. These are large-scale mechanical devices designed for entertainment. The classification depends on the ride being part of a fairground or amusement park setting. If the equipment is permanently installed, it still falls under this heading as long as its primary function is amusement. This code excludes coin-operated games (9504) and simple playground equipment like swings or slides (9506). The 2022 HS update expanded Heading 9508 to provide more granular detail, separating roller coasters (9508.21) and water rides (9508.24) from other fairground amusements. Therefore, 9508.30 acts as the category for rides that do not fit the specific definitions of roller coasters, carousels, or water park equipment, such as bumper cars or motion simulators.
- Covers
- Bumper cars (dodgems)
- Motion simulators for amusement parks
- Mechanical shooting galleries
- Ferris wheels (if not classified as carousels)
- Traveling theater equipment
- Mechanical fairground strength testers
- 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. Fairground rides are often misclassified under HS code 8428.90, which covers other lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. While rides involve mechanical movement, their primary purpose is entertainment, which places them in Chapter 95. Another common error is 9503.00, which is for toys; fairground rides are industrial-scale equipment and not considered toys. Additionally, 9508.21 (roller coasters) is often used incorrectly for smaller, non-coaster mechanical rides that should be in 9508.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950830 (the code used for fairground rides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950830 (the code used for fairground rides) 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 fairground rides.
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 fairground rides
Brazil classifies fairground rides 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 fairground rides
What is the HS code for Fairground rides?
The HS code for Fairground rides is 950830 (Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries). The HS code for general fairground amusements and mechanical rides is 9508.30.
How do I classify Fairground rides for customs?
Fairground rides is classified under HS code 950830 — Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are roller coasters included in this code?
No, roller coasters have their own specific HS code, 9508.21. Code 9508.30 is for other types of fairground amusements that are not roller coasters, carousels, or water rides.
Which countries are the top exporters of fairground rides (HS 950830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950830 (the code used for fairground rides) 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 fairground rides (HS 950830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950830 (the code used for fairground rides) 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 Fairground rides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950830 for Fairground rides 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 fairground rides in Brazil?
In Brazil, fairground rides (HS 950830) is classified under NCM 9508.30.00.