U.S. imports of Coin- or Disc-Operated Games (Not Bowling Equipment) (SITC 89435) totaled $85.7M in August 2026, imported from 49 countries.
Importers of Coin- or Disc-Operated Games (Not Bowling Equipment) paid $8.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.31% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataArcade machines, redemption games, and other coin- or disc-operated amusement devices fall here, explicitly excluding bowling alley equipment which classifies elsewhere. Importers should note that many electronic arcade units may also attract scrutiny under Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin and component composition. Classification hinges on the operating mechanism — coin or disc activation — rather than the game's electronic sophistication, making the distinction from video game consoles or vending machines a recurring customs edge case.
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1.4K import shipments a month
The key distinction is the coin or disc activation mechanism and the commercial amusement context. Arcade machines designed for public, pay-per-play use classify here, while home video game consoles classify under a separate heading. If a unit lacks a coin mechanism but is otherwise similar, it may fall under a different games or electronic apparatus heading.
Units sourced from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Because rates and product coverage can change, importers should verify current applicability with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Basic heading 113 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89435 · $85.7M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Vietnam together supply 46% of it. China pays 19.4% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$85.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$49.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $893.7M of Coin- or Disc-Operated Games (Not Bowling Equipment).
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.