Product classification
HS code for Ferris wheels: 9508.29
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements.
Classification of ferris wheels under HS 9508.29
Ferris wheels are classified under HS code 9508.29. This classification falls under Chapter 95, which encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment, and more specifically Heading 9508, which covers traveling circuses, traveling menageries, and amusement park rides. The 2022 revision of the Harmonized System significantly expanded Heading 9508 to provide specific codes for various types of amusement park equipment to better reflect the modern industry. While subheadings 9508.21 through 9508.26 cover specific rides like roller coasters, carousels, and bumper cars, Ferris wheels are classified under the residual category 9508.29, which covers "other" amusement park rides and water park amusements. This classification applies to the complete mechanical structure of the wheel, including the passenger gondolas, the central axle, the support towers, and the drive system. Whether the Ferris wheel is a permanent installation in a theme park or a transportable unit for a traveling fair, it remains within this subheading as a complex amusement ride.
- Covers
- Giant observation wheels
- Portable carnival Ferris wheels
- Stationary theme park wheels
- Kiddie Ferris wheels
- Mechanical components of Ferris wheels imported as a set
- Also under 9508.29
- Intamin Drop Towers
- Zamperla Disk'O
- Mondial Top Scan
- RMC Hybrid Coasters (if not fitting 950821)
- Huss Park Attractions Giant Frisbee
Codes often confused with 9508.29
Common mistake. Ferris wheels are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8428.90, which covers other lifting or handling machinery. However, Note 1 to Chapter 95 explicitly excludes items covered by other chapters unless they are amusement park rides. Since Ferris wheels are designed specifically for amusement, Heading 9508 is the correct and more specific classification. They may also be confused with 9508.21 (roller coasters), but they lack the track-based gravity or powered propulsion system characteristic of coasters.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950829 (the code used for ferris wheels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950829 (the code used for ferris wheels) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 950829, not only ferris wheels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $90M 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $66M 17% of world exports
- 3 Slovenia $28M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $383M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $71M 15% of world imports
- 2 Japan $55M 11% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $41M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $485M 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 ferris wheels
Brazil classifies ferris wheels under NCM 9508.29.00: HS 9508.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ferris wheels
What is the HS code for Ferris wheels?
The HS code for Ferris wheels is 950829 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements). The HS code for Ferris wheels is 9508.29, categorized under other amusement park rides.
How do I classify Ferris wheels for customs?
Ferris wheels is classified under HS code 950829 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are large observation wheels like the London Eye classified here?
Yes, large-scale observation wheels are generally classified as amusement park rides under HS code 9508.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of ferris wheels (HS 950829)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950829 (the code used for ferris wheels) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($90M, 23% of world exports), the United States ($66M) and Slovenia ($28M). World exports came to about $383M, 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 ferris wheels (HS 950829)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950829 (the code used for ferris wheels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($71M, 15% of world imports), Japan ($55M) and Saudi Arabia ($41M). World imports came to about $485M, 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 Ferris wheels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950829 for Ferris wheels 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 ferris wheels in Brazil?
In Brazil, ferris wheels (HS 950829) is classified under NCM 9508.29.00.