Games; playing cards

HS v2017 Code: 950440

About games; playing cards

hs code 950440 covers a diverse range of games and playing cards, which are an integral part of the global entertainment and leisure industry. These products serve as a source of recreation, social interaction, and intellectual stimulation for people of all ages across the world. The games and playing cards industry plays a significant role in the broader economy, contributing to sectors such as tourism, retail, and manufacturing.

Production process

The production of games and playing cards typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Many games are designed and developed using computer-aided design (CAD) software, while playing cards are often printed using high-speed digital printing presses. The assembly and packaging of these products may be done manually or through automated processes, depending on the complexity and scale of production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the games and playing cards industry include raw materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, and wood. Specialized printing inks, coatings, and binding materials are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on various types of machinery, including printing presses, cutting and folding equipment, and packaging systems. Skilled labor, including designers, engineers, and production workers, is another critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 950440 are a wide range of games, including board games, card games, video games, and puzzles, as well as standard playing cards and specialty playing card decks. These products are consumed by 950300 Games, toys, and sports requisites as well as 950400 Articles for funfair, table or parlour games, which are closely related codes within the broader games and toys industry.

Revisions to 950440

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 950440. The most recent 1 version of this code (950440) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 950440 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for games; playing cards

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/95'>95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9504'>9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950440'>950440: Games; playing cards</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950420'>950420: Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950430'>950430: Games; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic bowling alley equipment</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950450'>950450: Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950490'>950490: Games; articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c. in heading 9504</a>"]

    

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