Product classification
HS code for Pinball machine: 9504.30
Games, operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Classification of pinball machine under HS 9504.30
Pinball machines are classified under HS code 9504.30, which covers games operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens, or other means of payment. This classification is guided by the functional nature of the machine as an arcade-style game intended for public or commercial entertainment. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 95 encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment. Heading 9504 specifically targets video game consoles and machines, table or parlor games, and automatic bowling alley equipment. Subheading 9504.30 is the specific designation for machines that require a payment mechanism to activate play. This includes traditional mechanical pinball machines, electromechanical versions, and modern digital pinball cabinets, provided they are equipped with a coin or card reader. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the machine uses a physical steel ball or a digital representation, as long as the primary delivery method is a coin-operated cabinet. For machines intended for strictly home use without any payment mechanism, classification may shift to 9504.90, but the vast majority of commercial pinball equipment falls under 9504.30.
- Covers
- Commercial arcade pinball machines
- Coin-operated electromechanical pinball tables
- Digital pinball cabinets with payment systems
- Token-operated pinball games
- Vintage coin-op pinball machines
- Also under 9504.30
- Pac-Man arcade cabinets
- Skee-Ball machines
- Street Fighter arcade games
- Daytona USA racing simulators
- Stern Pinball machines
- Raw Thrills arcade games
Codes often confused with 9504.30
Common mistake. Pinball machines are often confused with HS code 9504.50, which is dedicated to video game consoles and machines. While modern pinball may use screens, 9504.50 is intended for consoles that connect to a television or standalone video game kiosks. Another common error is 9504.90, which is a residual category for other games; this should only be used if the pinball machine lacks a payment mechanism.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950430 (the code used for pinball machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950430 (the code used for pinball machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 950430, not only pinball machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $974M 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $605M 14% of world exports
- 3 Austria $298M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $821M 20% of world imports
- 2 Canada $304M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Australia $227M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 pinball machine
Brazil classifies pinball machine under NCM 9504.30.00: HS 9504.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pinball machine
What is the HS code for Pinball machine?
The HS code for Pinball machine is 950430 (Games; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment). The standard HS code for a commercial, coin-operated pinball machine is 9504.30.
How do I classify Pinball machine for customs?
Pinball machine is classified under HS code 950430 — Games; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the pinball machine is for home use and has no coin slot?
If the machine is not operated by any means of payment, it is typically classified under HS code 9504.90 as an 'other' parlor game.
Which countries are the top exporters of pinball machine (HS 950430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950430 (the code used for pinball machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($974M, 23% of world exports), the United States ($605M) and Austria ($298M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 pinball machine (HS 950430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950430 (the code used for pinball machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($821M, 20% of world imports), Canada ($304M) and Australia ($227M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 Pinball machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950430 for Pinball machine 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 pinball machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, pinball machine (HS 950430) is classified under NCM 9504.30.00.