Product classification
HS code for Log flumes: 9508.25
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, water rides.
Classification of log flumes under HS 9508.25
Log flumes are classified under HS code 9508.25, which specifically covers water rides within the broader category of amusement park rides and water park amusements. This classification is determined by the primary function of the equipment as a recreational amusement device designed for water-based entertainment. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, products are classified based on their objective characteristics and properties. Log flumes, consisting of artificial water channels, specialized pumps, and passenger vehicles (logs), are engineered for amusement parks rather than for transport or general maritime use. The 2022 HS nomenclature updates further clarified the distinction between various types of amusement park equipment, placing water rides like log flumes into sub-heading 9508.25 to ensure uniform international classification. This code encompasses the structural components, conveyors, and specialized vehicles that constitute the ride system when imported as a complete unit or in a disassembled state. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the flume is installed in a permanent amusement park or a traveling fair, provided it meets the technical definition of a water ride.
- Covers
- Log flume ride systems
- Splashdown water rides
- Shoot-the-chutes rides
- Artificial water channels for amusement rides
- Log-shaped passenger vehicles for water rides
- Conveyor systems specifically for log flumes
- Also under 9508.25
- WhiteWater West AquaLoop
- ProSlide Technology Mammoth River
- Schlitterbahn Blaster (water coaster)
- Polin Waterparks King Cobra
- Vekoma Splash Battle
Codes often confused with 9508.25
Common mistake. Log flumes are frequently misclassified under HS code 9508.21, which is reserved specifically for roller coasters. While both are amusement rides, the HS system distinguishes water-based rides from track-based coasters. Another common error is attempting to classify the passenger vehicles under HS code 8903, which covers yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports. However, because these vehicles are part of a captive amusement system and cannot navigate independently, they must remain in Chapter 95. Additionally, general water pumps used in the flume might be incorrectly classified under 8413, but when imported as part of a complete ride system, they are included in 9508.25.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950825 (the code used for log flumes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950825 (the code used for log flumes) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 950825, not only log flumes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $32M 62% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $8.6M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $5.4M 10% of world exports
World total: $52M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $16M 30% of world imports
- 2 China $9.2M 17% of world imports
- 3 Israel $6.0M 11% of world imports
World total: $53M 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 log flumes
Brazil classifies log flumes under NCM 9508.25.00: HS 9508.25 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about log flumes
What is the HS code for Log flumes?
The HS code for Log flumes is 950825 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water rides). The HS code for log flumes is 9508.25, which covers amusement park water rides.
How do I classify Log flumes for customs?
Log flumes is classified under HS code 950825 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water rides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for log flumes classified under the same code?
Generally, parts specifically designed for these rides are classified under HS code 9508.29, unless they are specifically mentioned in other headings of the nomenclature.
Which countries are the top exporters of log flumes (HS 950825)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950825 (the code used for log flumes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($32M, 62% of world exports), the Netherlands ($8.6M) and Italy ($5.4M). World exports came to about $52M, 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 log flumes (HS 950825)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950825 (the code used for log flumes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 30% of world imports), China ($9.2M) and Israel ($6.0M). World imports came to about $53M, 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 Log flumes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950825 for Log flumes 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 log flumes in Brazil?
In Brazil, log flumes (HS 950825) is classified under NCM 9508.25.00.