Product classification
HS code for Shooting galleries: 9508.30
Fairground amusements, including shooting galleries.
Classification of shooting galleries under HS 9508.30
Shooting galleries are classified under HS code 9508.30, which specifically covers fairground amusements. This classification is determined by the primary function of the equipment as a form of public entertainment or amusement park attraction. Heading 9508 is structured to include traveling circuses, traveling menageries, and fairground amusements. Shooting galleries specifically fall under the sub-category for other fairground amusements that are not roller coasters or carousels. The classification applies to the complete assembly of the gallery, including the targets, the structure, and the mechanisms used for the amusement. It is important to note that this code applies to the commercial amusement equipment rather than individual sporting firearms or home gaming systems. The classification is based on the intended use in a fairground or amusement park setting, where the equipment is part of a larger entertainment installation designed for public use.
- Covers
- Fairground shooting gallery stalls
- Traveling carnival target ranges
- Amusement park air-rifle galleries
- Mechanical target systems for public entertainment
- Also under 9508.30
- HUSS Park Attractions (smaller portable rides)
- Fabbri Group (portable rides)
- specific carnival game booths
- inflatable bounce houses from various manufacturers
Codes often confused with 9508.30
Common mistake. Shooting galleries are often misclassified under HS code 9303, which covers firearms and similar devices. While the gallery may include air rifles or similar devices, the entire assembly is considered an amusement attraction rather than a collection of weapons. Another common error is using HS code 9504, which covers video game consoles and machines. While modern shooting galleries may incorporate electronic components or screens, they are distinct from video games if they involve physical targets or mechanical systems. Additionally, individual components like targets might be misclassified under 9506 (sports equipment), but as part of a gallery, they belong in 9508.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950830 (the code used for shooting galleries), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950830 (the code used for shooting galleries) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% 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 950830, not only shooting galleries.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 30% of world exports
- 2 Poland $72M 30% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $32M 13% of world exports
World total: $241M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $25M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $19M 10% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $9.5M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $187M 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 shooting galleries
Brazil classifies shooting galleries under NCM 9508.30.00: HS 9508.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about shooting galleries
What is the HS code for Shooting galleries?
The HS code for Shooting galleries is 950830 (Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries). The HS code for shooting galleries is 9508.30, categorized under fairground amusements.
How do I classify Shooting galleries for customs?
Shooting galleries is classified under HS code 950830 — Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the air rifles used in the gallery?
If the rifles are imported as an integral part of the complete shooting gallery assembly, they are included; if imported separately, they may fall under Chapter 93.
Which countries are the top exporters of shooting galleries (HS 950830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950830 (the code used for shooting galleries) in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 30% of world exports), Poland ($72M) and the Netherlands ($32M). World exports came to about $241M, 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 shooting galleries (HS 950830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950830 (the code used for shooting galleries) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($25M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($19M) and Indonesia ($9.5M). World imports came to about $187M, 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 Shooting galleries the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950830 for Shooting galleries 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 shooting galleries in Brazil?
In Brazil, shooting galleries (HS 950830) is classified under NCM 9508.30.00.