Product classification
HS code for Water rides: 9508.25
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, water rides.
Classification of water rides under HS 9508.25
Water rides are classified under HS code 9508.25, which falls within Chapter 95 of the Harmonized System. This chapter encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment, while heading 9508 specifically addresses traveling circuses, traveling menageries, and amusement park rides. The classification logic for 9508.25 relies on the primary function of the equipment as a permanent or semi-permanent installation designed for amusement in a water-based environment. Unlike individual sports equipment, these are complex mechanical systems or structures intended for public entertainment. The 2022 HS nomenclature updates refined these categories to better distinguish between traditional amusement rides and specific water park attractions. Classification depends on the ride being a mechanical assembly that moves passengers or provides a controlled aquatic experience. This code is used for customs declarations to ensure that large-scale entertainment infrastructure is taxed and regulated differently than consumer-grade sporting goods or maritime vessels.
- Covers
- Log flumes and splash-down rides
- Bumper boats and motorized aquatic attractions
- Rapid river rides and canyon rafts
- Mechanical boat swings used in amusement parks
- Water-based dark rides with mechanical propulsion
- Also under 9508.25
- WhiteWater West AquaLoop
- ProSlide Technology Mammoth River
- Schlitterbahn Blaster (water coaster)
- Polin Waterparks King Cobra
- Vekoma Splash Battle
Codes often confused with 9508.25
Common mistake. Water rides are frequently confused with HS code 9508.26, which is specifically reserved for water slides. While both are found in water parks, 9508.25 covers motorized or mechanical rides, whereas 9508.26 covers the slides themselves. Additionally, motorized bumper boats are sometimes incorrectly classified under heading 8903, which covers yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports. However, if the boat is part of a captive amusement park attraction, 9508.25 takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950825 (the code used for water rides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950825 (the code used for water rides) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 62% 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 950825, not only water rides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $32M 62% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $8.6M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $5.4M 10% of world exports
World total: $52M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $16M 30% of world imports
- 2 China $9.2M 17% of world imports
- 3 Israel $6.0M 11% of world imports
World total: $53M 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 water rides
Brazil classifies water rides under NCM 9508.25.00: HS 9508.25 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about water rides
What is the HS code for Water rides?
The HS code for Water rides is 950825 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water rides). The primary HS code for water rides in an amusement park context is 9508.25.
How do I classify Water rides for customs?
Water rides is classified under HS code 950825 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water rides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include inflatable water park equipment?
No, inflatable amusement equipment is generally classified under HS code 9508.24, provided it is designed for professional amusement park use.
Which countries are the top exporters of water rides (HS 950825)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950825 (the code used for water rides) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($32M, 62% of world exports), the Netherlands ($8.6M) and Italy ($5.4M). World exports came to about $52M, 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 water rides (HS 950825)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950825 (the code used for water rides) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($16M, 30% of world imports), China ($9.2M) and Israel ($6.0M). World imports came to about $53M, 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 Water rides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950825 for Water 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 water rides in Brazil?
In Brazil, water rides (HS 950825) is classified under NCM 9508.25.00.