Product classification
HS code for Water slides: 9508.26
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, water park amusements.
Classification of water slides under HS 9508.26
Water slides are classified under HS code 9508.26. This code was specifically introduced or clarified in recent Harmonized System updates to separate static water park structures from motorized water rides. Heading 9508 covers amusement park rides and water park amusements. Subheading 9508.26 is dedicated to water park amusements, specifically water slides. The classification is based on the slide being a fixed or semi-fixed installation where gravity or water flow facilitates the movement of the user. Unlike consumer-grade toys, these are industrial-scale structures intended for public or commercial use. The classification logic follows the principle that the slide is an amusement attraction rather than a building structure, even if it is bolted to a concrete foundation. This distinction is critical for applying the correct duty rates for park infrastructure versus general construction materials.
- Covers
- Fiberglass body slides
- Multi-passenger tube slides
- High-speed vertical drop slides
- Enclosed flume slides
- Wave pool entry slides
- Also under 9508.26
- ProSlide Technology water slides
- WhiteWater West water attractions
- Schlitterbahn water parks (specific rides)
- Aquatica Orlando (specific rides)
Codes often confused with 9508.26
Common mistake. Water slides are most commonly misclassified under HS code 9508.25 (Water rides). The distinction is that 9508.25 covers mechanical or motorized rides, while 9508.26 covers the slides. They are also sometimes incorrectly classified under heading 3926 as articles of plastics or heading 7308 as structures of iron or steel. However, because they are specifically designed for amusement parks, heading 9508 is the more specific and correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950826 (the code used for water slides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950826 (the code used for water slides) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 950826, not only water slides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $68M 40% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $47M 28% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $12M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $172M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $39M 19% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $24M 12% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$16M 7.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $205M 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 water slides
Brazil classifies water slides under NCM 9508.26.00: HS 9508.26 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about water slides
What is the HS code for Water slides?
The HS code for Water slides is 950826 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements). The specific HS code for water park slides is 9508.26.
How do I classify Water slides for customs?
Water slides is classified under HS code 950826 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover small plastic slides for backyard pools?
No, small consumer-grade slides are typically classified as toys under HS code 9503.00, as they lack the scale and construction of commercial water park amusements.
Which countries are the top exporters of water slides (HS 950826)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950826 (the code used for water slides) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($68M, 40% of world exports), Türkiye ($47M) and the Netherlands ($12M). World exports came to about $172M, 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 slides (HS 950826)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950826 (the code used for water slides) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($39M, 19% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($24M) and Vietnam (about $16M). World imports came to about $205M, 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 slides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950826 for Water slides 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 slides in Brazil?
In Brazil, water slides (HS 950826) is classified under NCM 9508.26.00.