Product classification
HS code for Spinning rides: 9508.29
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements.
Classification of spinning rides under HS 9508.29
Spinning rides are classified under HS code 9508.29 because they fall within the broader category of amusement park rides and fairground amusements. Chapter 95 of the Harmonized System covers toys, games, and sports equipment, with heading 9508 specifically dedicated to traveling circuses, traveling exhibitions, and amusement park rides. Within this heading, the structure differentiates between specific types of rides such as roller coasters (9508.21) and carousels or swings (9508.22). Since spinning rides—such as teacup rides or centrifugal force machines—do not fit the specific definitions of roller coasters or traditional carousels, they are categorized under the residual sub-heading 9508.29, which covers "other" amusement park rides. This classification is determined by the primary function of the equipment, which is to provide entertainment through mechanical motion in a controlled environment. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the ride is stationary in a permanent park or part of a mobile fairground setup, provided it is a mechanical ride designed for amusement.
- Covers
- Teacup rides
- Tilt-a-whirl machines
- Centrifugal force spinning tubs
- Rotational fairground platforms
- Mechanical spinning gondolas
- Breakdance-style amusement rides
- Also under 9508.29
- Intamin Drop Towers
- Zamperla Disk'O
- Mondial Top Scan
- RMC Hybrid Coasters (if not fitting 950821)
- Huss Park Attractions Giant Frisbee
Codes often confused with 9508.29
Common mistake. It is common to confuse spinning rides with other fairground equipment classified under different sub-headings of 9508. For instance, roller coasters are specifically assigned to 9508.21, while carousels, swings, and roundabouts fall under 9508.22. If a spinning ride incorporates a significant vertical drop or track-based movement, customs authorities might argue for 9508.21. Additionally, motion simulators are classified under 9508.26. If the spinning motion is part of a digital or cinematic experience, 9508.26 is more appropriate. Water-based spinning rides are also excluded from 9508.29 and should be classified under 9508.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950829 (the code used for spinning rides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950829 (the code used for spinning rides) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 950829, not only spinning rides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $90M 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $66M 17% of world exports
- 3 Slovenia $28M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $383M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $71M 15% of world imports
- 2 Japan $55M 11% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $41M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $485M 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 spinning rides
Brazil classifies spinning rides under NCM 9508.29.00: HS 9508.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about spinning rides
What is the HS code for Spinning rides?
The HS code for Spinning rides is 950829 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements). The primary HS code for mechanical spinning rides used in amusement parks is 9508.29. This code covers a wide variety of centrifugal and rotational rides that do not meet the specific criteria for roller coasters or carousels.
How do I classify Spinning rides for customs?
Spinning rides is classified under HS code 950829 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are small coin-operated spinning rides for children classified here?
Small kiddie rides of a kind typically found in shopping malls are often classified under 9503.00 as toys, but if they are larger mechanical fairground-style rides, they fall under 9508.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of spinning rides (HS 950829)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950829 (the code used for spinning rides) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($90M, 23% of world exports), the United States ($66M) and Slovenia ($28M). World exports came to about $383M, 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 spinning rides (HS 950829)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950829 (the code used for spinning rides) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($71M, 15% of world imports), Japan ($55M) and Saudi Arabia ($41M). World imports came to about $485M, 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 Spinning rides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950829 for Spinning rides 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 spinning rides in Brazil?
In Brazil, spinning rides (HS 950829) is classified under NCM 9508.29.00.