Subheading · Chapter 95 · Heading 9504
9504.50: Video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 950430
Video game consoles
9504.50 is the HS subheading for video game consoles, under heading 9504 in chapter 95.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9504 50 00 00 Video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504 30 Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £812.9m | 76% | -20.4% |
 Vietnam | £118.5m | 11.1% | +327.3% |
 Japan | £86m | 8% | +43.2% |
 Cambodia | £8.7m | 0.8% | +306% |
 Malaysia | £7.4m | 0.7% | +339.9% |
 Ireland | £6.8m | 0.6% | +1.7% |
 Poland | £6.1m | 0.6% | -55% |
 United Arab Emirates | £4.2m | 0.4% | +102.6% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$48kUS$48k+US$7m+US$103m+> US$704m
Exports: 168
- China: US$16bn
- Japan: US$1bn
- Netherlands: US$932m
- Vietnam: US$804m
- Germany: US$704m
- Poland: US$408m
- United Kingdom: US$361m
- Spain: US$321m
- United States: US$300m
- Malaysia: US$288m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$212m
- Cambodia: US$172m
- Singapore: US$163m
- France: US$146m
- Ireland: US$129m
- Czechia: US$128m
- Slovakia: US$103m
- Sweden: US$99m
- Italy: US$72m
- Thailand: US$46m
- Denmark: US$45m
- Mexico: US$43m
- Taiwan: US$36m
- Austria: US$36m
- Bulgaria: US$35m
- Greece: US$32m
- Romania: US$28m
- Belgium: US$24m
- Australia: US$24m
- Canada: US$24m
- Hungary: US$18m
- South Korea: US$17m
- Finland: US$14m
- Estonia: US$12m
- Lithuania: US$10m
- Portugal: US$9m
- Croatia: US$8m
- Saudi Arabia: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- Latvia: US$7m
- Slovenia: US$7m
- United Arab Emirates: US$6m
- Tunisia: US$6m
- India: US$5m
- Cameroon: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Armenia: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Kuwait: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Brunei: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- Bahrain: US$751k
- Russia: US$722k
- Christmas Island: US$662k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$909kUS$909k+US$40m+US$155m+> US$873m
Imports: 208
- United States: US$7bn
- Germany: US$2bn
- Japan: US$2bn
- United Kingdom: US$1bn
- France: US$1bn
- Netherlands: US$1bn
- Poland: US$873m
- United Arab Emirates: US$803m
- Spain: US$762m
- Canada: US$610m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$482m
- Australia: US$448m
- Italy: US$409m
- Mexico: US$379m
- Sweden: US$288m
- Singapore: US$254m
- Czechia: US$204m
- Brazil: US$196m
- Saudi Arabia: US$194m
- Switzerland: US$170m
- South Korea: US$155m
- Ireland: US$151m
- Austria: US$132m
- Belgium: US$126m
- Russia: US$122m
- Paraguay: US$111m
- Norway: US$105m
- Indonesia: US$103m
- Taiwan: US$100m
- China: US$97m
- Chile: US$96m
- Vietnam: US$90m
- Malaysia: US$89m
- Greece: US$87m
- Romania: US$81m
- Denmark: US$74m
- Portugal: US$72m
- India: US$70m
- Slovakia: US$69m
- Finland: US$69m
- New Zealand: US$60m
- Israel: US$59m
- Bulgaria: US$58m
- Hungary: US$56m
- Thailand: US$54m
- Colombia: US$53m
- Cambodia: US$53m
- Philippines: US$52m
- Argentina: US$52m
- Türkiye: US$48m
- South Africa: US$48m
- Croatia: US$40m
- Tunisia: US$35m
- Peru: US$35m
- Ukraine: US$30m
- Lithuania: US$25m
- Guatemala: US$24m
- Slovenia: US$23m
- Estonia: US$21m
- Kazakhstan: US$21m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$16bn | 68.4% |
| 2 | Japan | US$1bn | 5.8% |
| 3 |  Netherlands | US$932m | 4.1% |
| 4 | Vietnam | US$804m | 3.5% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$704m | 3.1% |
| 6 | Poland | US$408m | 1.8% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$361m | 1.6% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$321m | 1.4% |
| 9 | United States | US$300m | 1.3% |
| 10 | Malaysia | US$288m | 1.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$7bn | 28.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$2bn | 7.7% |
| 3 | Japan | US$2bn | 7.5% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$1bn | 5.9% |
| 5 |  France | US$1bn | 5.6% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$1bn | 4.5% |
| 7 | Poland | US$873m | 3.8% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | US$803m | 3.5% |
| 9 | Spain | US$762m | 3.3% |
| 10 | Canada | US$610m | 2.7% |
Import duty on this product around the world 161
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 15%median duty
- 38number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Cape Verde, Egypt
161
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Argentina | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 8.3% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 8.3% | 5% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Belize | 20% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 15% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 25% | 2023 | |
| Cambodia | 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 40% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 14% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 40% | 20% – 60% | 2019 · HS 2017 |
 El Salvador | 15% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 35% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 0% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 15% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 15% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 20% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 20% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 25% | 2023 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 8.3% | 5% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Laos | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 0% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 20% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 10% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 15% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 0% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 15% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 4% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 0% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 8.3% | 5% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Rwanda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 0% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 25% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 20% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 30% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 25% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 10% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Vietnam | 20% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.4% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 8943 Articles for funfair, table or parlour games (including pin-tables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling-alley equipment)
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Consumption goods · BEC 613202
- CPC 2.1 product
- 38581 Video game consoles38582 Software cartridges for video game consoles
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2640 Manufacture of consumer electronics5820 Software publishing
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9504.50 | changed |
| 2012 | 9504.50 | changed |
| 2007 | 9504.10, 9504.90 | changed |
| 2002 | 9504.10, 9504.90 | changed |
| 1996 | 9504.10, 9504.90 | changed |
| 1992 | 9504.10, 9504.90 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 13
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N363514 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the “MOZA R3 Direct Drive Racing Simulator Kit (PC Version)” from China.
- N363251 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the “huupe ARENA” system from China
- N356488 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the Audio Radar gaming accessory from Vietnam
- N327482 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of four models of video game controllers packaged with a zippered case from China
- N323797 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a “Racing Simulator Game” from Australia
- N321167 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of cyber gamer starter packs from China
- 600015046 HMRC
The product is a video game cartridge for use in the Nintendo Entertainment System games console. The cartridge itself houses electronic circuitry including a ROM chip which stores the game contents, the cartridge is shipped in its original box. The box is coloured yellow and on one side of the…
- 600012150 HMRC
The video game console is used for entertainment purposes. The console is plugged into a television to allow it to function for gaming. The console comes in either black or white with one power cable and one controller. It is packaged in a cardboard box. Connectivity Ports include; 3 × USB 3.1 Gen…
- 600012152 HMRC
The video game console is used for entertainment purposes. The console is plugged into a television to allow it to function for gaming. It has a Ultra-High Speed SSD, 4K-TV Gaming, HDR Technology, 1000 GB hard drive. The console includes, 1 wireless controller - DualSense, AC power cord, USB…
- 600012160 HMRC
The product is a VR headset, the box includes VR Headset, Two Touch controllers (need two AA batteries), charging cable and power adapter, glasses spacer. which is a standalone system with built-in hardware, it has its own operating system (Android). Does not require a phone or PC for use.…
- 600009627 HMRC
Virtual reality headset for gaming. Box includes VR Headset, Two Touch controllers (need two AA batteries), charging cable and power adapter, glasses spacer. VR Headset is made of plastic, built-in audio and variety of connectivity options such as Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C. Comes…
13 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
Subheading 9504.50 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 9504.50; the duty is duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported video game consoles worth £1.1bn (down 7% on the year before), at an average of £90.07 per kg; China supplied 76%, followed by Vietnam.
World trade in video game consoles reached US$23bn in 2024, down 35.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 68.4% of the total, ahead of Japan.
Legal notes
Subheading note
1. Subheading 950450 covers:
(a) video game consoles from which the image is reproduced on a television receiver, a monitor or other external screen or surface; or
(b) video game machines having a self-contained video screen, whether or not portable.
This subheading does not cover video game consoles or machines operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment (subheading 950430).
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 950430?
Video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 950430 fall under HS subheading 9504.50, part of heading 9504, in section XX of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on video game consoles and machines in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9504.50 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on video game consoles and machines in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9504.50 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most video game consoles and machines?
China, with US$16bn in 2024 (68.4% of world exports).
Which countries can export video game consoles to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on video game consoles?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import video game consoles from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (76%), Vietnam (11%) and Japan (8%), out of total imports of £1.1bn.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.