Product classification
HS code for Video game console: 9504.50
Games, video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30.
Classification of video game console under HS 9504.50
Video game consoles are classified under HS code 9504.50. This classification is situated within Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites. Heading 9504 specifically includes articles for funfair, table, or parlour games, including billiards and special tables for casino games. Subheading 9504.50 was created to provide a dedicated space for video game consoles and machines, distinguishing them from other types of games. The classification is determined by the primary function of the device, which is to provide entertainment through interactive video software. Even if a console has secondary capabilities, such as playing Blu-ray discs or accessing the internet, its "essential character" under GRI 3(b) remains that of a video game machine. This code excludes coin-operated machines found in arcades, which are classified elsewhere.
- Covers
- Home gaming consoles (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox)
- Handheld portable gaming devices (e.g., Nintendo Switch)
- Retro gaming consoles with pre-installed games
- Virtual reality (VR) systems dedicated to gaming
- Also under 9504.50
- Sony PlayStation 5
- Microsoft Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- Valve Steam Deck
- Oculus Quest 2 (standalone VR)
- Arcade1Up home arcade machines
Codes often confused with 9504.50
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 8471, which covers automatic data processing (ADP) machines or personal computers. While modern consoles share hardware components with PCs, their lack of a user-programmable operating system for general tasks keeps them in 9504.50. Another error involves HS code 9504.30, which is specifically for games operated by coins, banknotes, or other means of payment (arcade machines). Importers must also avoid 8528, which covers monitors, even if the console is bundled with a screen.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950450 (the code used for video game console), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950450 (the code used for video game console) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 950450, not only video game console.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $12.2B 42% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.6B 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $2.0B 6.9% of world exports
World total: $29.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.7B 23% of world imports
- 2 Japan $2.7B 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.5B 8.5% of world imports
World total: $29.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 video game console
Brazil classifies video game console under NCM 9504.50.00: HS 9504.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about video game console
What is the HS code for Video game console?
The HS code for Video game console is 950450 (Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30).
How do I classify Video game console for customs?
Video game console is classified under HS code 950450 — Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for video game consoles?
The international HS code for video game consoles and machines is 9504.50.
Are gaming controllers classified under this code?
Yes, dedicated controllers and peripherals for consoles are generally classified under 9504.50 as parts and accessories of the console system.
Which countries are the top exporters of video game console (HS 950450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950450 (the code used for video game console) in UN Comtrade data were China ($12.2B, 42% of world exports), Vietnam (about $4.6B) and Japan ($2.0B). World exports came to about $29.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of video game console (HS 950450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950450 (the code used for video game console) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.7B, 23% of world imports), Japan ($2.7B) and Germany ($2.5B). World imports came to about $29.2B, 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 Video game console the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950450 for Video game console 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 video game console in Brazil?
In Brazil, video game console (HS 950450) is classified under NCM 9504.50.00.