Product classification
HS code for Wave pools: 9508.26
Amusement park rides and water park amusements, water park amusements.
Classification of wave pools under HS 9508.26
Wave pools are classified under HS code 9508.26, a specific category introduced in the 2022 Harmonized System update to better track the trade of water park equipment. This code falls under the broader heading 9508, which covers fairground amusements, traveling circuses, and traveling menageries. Specifically, 9508.26 is dedicated to "water park amusements." A wave pool is considered a complex amusement installation that includes the mechanical wave-generating equipment (such as pneumatic blowers or hydraulic pistons) and the specialized components designed to facilitate wave motion. Under the current Explanatory Notes, water park amusements include items like water slides, wave-making devices, and other specialized aquatic attractions. The classification covers the entire functional unit when imported as a system. This shift to 9508.26 was intended to provide more granular data on the growing water park industry, moving these items away from more general headings like 9506 (sports equipment) or 8413 (pumps). It is important to note that the classification applies to the amusement machinery and specialized liners or forms; it does not include the standard civil engineering works like the concrete basin if constructed on-site using local materials.
- Covers
- Pneumatic wave generators
- Hydraulic wave-making machines
- Artificial surfing wave systems
- Complete wave pool mechanical kits
- Vacuum-based wave generation units
- Water park wave programmers and controllers
- 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. Before the 2022 update, wave pools were often misclassified under 9506.99 as general exercise or sports equipment. They are also frequently confused with 8413 (pumps) or 8414 (air blowers) if the components are shipped separately. However, as a functional unit for amusement, 9508.26 is the correct specific heading. Small, inflatable plastic pools with no mechanical wave features are classified under 3926 or 9503.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950826 (the code used for wave pools), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950826 (the code used for wave pools) 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 wave pools.
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 wave pools
Brazil classifies wave pools 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 wave pools
What is the HS code for Wave pools?
The HS code for Wave pools is 950826 (Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements). The HS code for wave pools and water park wave-making amusements is 9508.26.
How do I classify Wave pools for customs?
Wave pools is classified under HS code 950826 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the pumps for the pool classified separately?
If the pumps are imported as part of a complete wave-generation system, they are included in 9508.26. If imported individually as general-purpose pumps, they fall under 8413.
Which countries are the top exporters of wave pools (HS 950826)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950826 (the code used for wave pools) 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 wave pools (HS 950826)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950826 (the code used for wave pools) 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 Wave pools the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950826 for Wave pools 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 wave pools in Brazil?
In Brazil, wave pools (HS 950826) is classified under NCM 9508.26.00.