Product classification
HS code for Lazy river equipment: 9508.26
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, water park amusements.
Classification of lazy river equipment under HS 9508.26
Lazy river equipment is classified under HS code 9508.26, which covers water park amusements. This code was introduced to provide more specificity for the growing industry of water-based entertainment. Heading 9508 generally covers traveling circuses and traveling exhibitions, but the subheadings under 9508.2x specifically address permanent amusement park rides. Lazy river systems, which include the mechanical propulsion units, specialized water flow controllers, and integrated aquatic structures, are classified here because their primary purpose is amusement and recreation within a water park environment. The classification depends on the equipment being part of a designed "ride" or "attraction" rather than being general plumbing or hydraulic machinery. This distinction is vital because it moves the equipment from the machinery chapter (Chapter 84) to the toys and sports equipment chapter (Chapter 95) based on its specialized application in the leisure industry.
- Covers
- Water propulsion units for lazy rivers
- Flow velocity controllers for aquatic rides
- Integrated water slide components
- Wave generators for water parks
- Themed aquatic play structures
- Also under 9508.26
- ProSlide Technology water slides
- WhiteWater West water attractions
- Schlitterbahn water parks (specific rides)
- Aquatica Orlando (specific rides)
Codes often confused with 9508.26
Common mistake. Lazy river equipment is frequently misclassified under HS code 8413.70 (centrifugal pumps) or 8413.81 (other pumps). While the system uses pumps, when the equipment is specialized for a water park ride, it should be classified in Chapter 95. Another common error is using HS code 9506.99 for general physical exercise equipment, but 9508.26 is more specific for water park amusements. Inflatable tubes used in lazy rivers are often classified separately under 3926.90 or 9503.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950826 (the code used for lazy river equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950826 (the code used for lazy river equipment) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 950826, not only lazy river equipment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $68M 40% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $47M 28% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $12M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $172M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $39M 19% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $24M 12% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$16M 7.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 code for lazy river equipment
Brazil classifies lazy river equipment under NCM 9508.26.00: HS 9508.26 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lazy river equipment
What is the HS code for Lazy river equipment?
The HS code for Lazy river equipment is 950826 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements). The HS code for lazy river equipment and other water park amusements is 9508.26.
How do I classify Lazy river equipment for customs?
Lazy river equipment is classified under HS code 950826 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are inflatable inner tubes included in this code?
Generally, no. Inflatable tubes are usually classified under HS code 3926.90 as articles of plastics or 9503.00 if considered toys.
Which countries are the top exporters of lazy river equipment (HS 950826)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950826 (the code used for lazy river equipment) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($68M, 40% of world exports), Türkiye ($47M) and the Netherlands ($12M). World exports came to about $172M, 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 lazy river equipment (HS 950826)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950826 (the code used for lazy river equipment) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 19% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($24M) and Vietnam (about $16M). 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 Lazy river equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950826 for Lazy river equipment 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 lazy river equipment in Brazil?
In Brazil, lazy river equipment (HS 950826) is classified under NCM 9508.26.00.