Product classification
HS code for Motion simulators: 9508.24
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, motion simulators and moving theatres.
Classification of motion simulators under HS 9508.24
Motion simulators are classified under HS code 9508.24, which specifically covers amusement park rides and moving theatres. This classification applies to equipment designed to provide a sensory experience of movement, often synchronized with a visual display, for the purpose of entertainment. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) dictate that products designed for amusement parks or fairgrounds fall under heading 9508. Unlike flight simulators used for professional pilot training, these units are intended for recreational use. The classification remains consistent whether the simulator is a standalone unit or part of a larger amusement installation, provided its primary function is to simulate motion for entertainment. These devices typically incorporate hydraulic or electric actuators that move a platform or seat in response to digital inputs. Because the primary intent is amusement rather than industrial or educational training, they are excluded from Chapter 84 or Chapter 90. The 2022 HS update specifically refined heading 9508 to better categorize modern amusement technologies, including moving theatres and motion-based simulators, ensuring they are distinct from traditional fairground equipment.
- Covers
- 4D and 5D cinema moving seats
- Virtual reality (VR) motion platforms for arcades
- Hydraulic amusement flight simulators
- Racing car simulators for entertainment centers
- Moving theatre platforms
- Also under 9508.24
- Simworx Immersive Tunnel
- Dynamic Attractions SFX Coaster
- MediaMation MX4D Motion EFX Theatre
- Brogent Technologies Flying Theatre
- D-BOX Motion Seats (integrated into rides)
Codes often confused with 9508.24
Common mistake. Motion simulators are often misclassified under 9023.00, which covers instruments, apparatus, and models designed for demonstrational purposes (like professional flight trainers). They may also be confused with 9504.50 if they are considered video game consoles. However, if the device includes a significant mechanical motion component for amusement, 9508.24 is the correct code. Industrial simulators for heavy machinery training are usually classified in 8479.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950824 (the code used for motion simulators), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950824 (the code used for motion simulators) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 18% 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 950824, not only motion simulators.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $25M 18% of world exports
- 2 United States $25M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $15M 11% of world exports
World total: $137M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $45M 30% of world imports
- 2 Japan $18M 12% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $14M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $151M 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 motion simulators
Brazil classifies motion simulators under NCM 9508.24.00: HS 9508.24 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about motion simulators
What is the HS code for Motion simulators?
The HS code for Motion simulators is 950824 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; motion simulators and moving theatres). The HS code for motion simulators designed for amusement and moving theatres is 9508.24.
How do I classify Motion simulators for customs?
Motion simulators is classified under HS code 950824 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; motion simulators and moving theatres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are professional flight simulators included in this code?
No, professional flight simulators used for pilot training are generally classified under HS code 8805.29 or 9023.00, depending on their technical specifications and use case.
Which countries are the top exporters of motion simulators (HS 950824)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950824 (the code used for motion simulators) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($25M, 18% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and China ($15M). World exports came to about $137M, 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 motion simulators (HS 950824)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950824 (the code used for motion simulators) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($45M, 30% of world imports), Japan ($18M) and Saudi Arabia ($14M). World imports came to about $151M, 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 Motion simulators the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950824 for Motion simulators 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 motion simulators in Brazil?
In Brazil, motion simulators (HS 950824) is classified under NCM 9508.24.00.