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HS Code 950826 Meaning — Amusement park rides and water park amusements: Global Trade, India & Factoring Guide
HS 950826 covers amusement park rides and water park amusements. This guide explains what the code includes, its global trade, India's position, how GIFT City helps factor it, and whether MSME factoring qualifies for the 2.75% interest subvention.
What this HS code covers
HS 950826 sits in 95 — Toys, games & sports. Official tariff description: “Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements” In plain terms, it covers amusement park rides and water park amusements. Classification decides duty and documents; this 6-digit line is in the DGFT positive list (Trade Notice 25/2025-26 Annex V), so MSME factoring under it qualifies for the 2.75% subvention — details below.
What is HS 950826?
HS 950826 covers amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements. It is classified in 95 — Toys, games & sports and the 6-digit line determines the exact customs treatment for this product.
Official description: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements
What HS 950826 does in trade
- Defines the product for customs, GST/RoDTEP and export documents — the 6-digit HS determines duty and incentives for HS 950826.
- Is in the DGFT positive list (4185 lines, Annex V, Trade Notice 25/2025-26) — MSME export factoring for HS 950826 qualifies for 2.75% interest subvention when routed via RBI/IFSCA-regulated factors.
- Helps factors price the receivable — tenor, buyer and product risk differ by HS, even though the HS itself is the eligibility trigger.
Global perspective — where HS 950826 moves
Global trade in toys, games & sports is driven by manufacturing and commodity cycles. Demand is typically spread across the US, EU and Asia, with supply concentrated among a few large exporting economies for each HS.
| Top global exporters | Top global importers |
|---|---|
| China | United States |
| United States | Germany |
| Germany | China |
| India | United Kingdom |
| Vietnam | Japan |
India's stance on HS 950826
India is an active trader in 95 — Toys, games & sports — both as exporter and importer. For HS 950826, MSMEs can export where India has a production or processing edge; the DGFT positive list makes this line eligible for 2.75% factoring subvention, subject to IEC/Udyam and UIN rules.
Export docs to watch
Exports under HS 950826 need the standard set — GST invoice, shipping bill with 6-digit HS, e-way/B/L and for some HS, product-specific certificates (phytosanitary, BIS, CDSCO etc.). HS on the invoice must match the shipping bill.
GIFT City — factoring HS 950826 in foreign currency
Receivables for HS 950826 can be factored via India (RBI-regulated) or GIFT City (IFSCA-regulated IBU/Finance Company) — both offer the same 2.75% subvention under Trade Notice 25/2025-26 and IFSCA circular 19 Mar 2026. Pick by currency and buyer location.
Trad can route eligible invoices via an IFSCA-regulated IBU or Finance Company/Finance Unit undertaking factoring in GIFT City. The 2.75% subvention is identical whether you factor via India (RBI-regulated) or GIFT City (IFSCA-regulated) — the choice is about currency, banking relationship and buyer location, not the benefit rate.
Common financing stack for this HS
Factoring advances 70–90% in 24–48 hours after invoice verification; balance minus discount/fees on buyer payment. Works alongside packing credit — factoring covers the post-shipment open-account gap.
MSME subvention — is HS 950826 eligible for 2.75%?
Yes — HS 950826 is in the positive list (Trade Notice 25/2025-26 Annex V). MSMEs involved in international value chains with a valid active IEC (not in DEL) and valid Udyam can claim 2.75% per annum on the factoring interest cost element when factoring via an RBI/IFSCA-regulated entity.
| Check | For HS 950826 |
|---|---|
| In positive list (HS-6) | Yes — 950826 listed in Annex V |
| Benefit | 2.75% p.a. on interest cost element |
| Annual cap | ₹50 lakh per MSME per FY |
| Valid from | Prospectively from 20 Feb 2026 |
| Need UIN per factor? | Yes — declaration of intent before factoring, valid till FY-end |
| Eligible factors | RBI-regulated (AD bank / factoring NBFC) or IFSCA-regulated (GIFT IBU/FC) |
| Not covered | Deemed exports (FTP Ch.7) & exports to SEZs |
Eight-digit HS? Use first 6 digits
Eligibility is at HS-6. If your 8-digit HS (e.g. 95082610) starts with 950826, it inherits this eligibility. Verify on the HS checker — enter 6 or 8 digits.
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What is HS 950826 — Amusement park rides and water park amusements?
HS 950826 covers amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements. It is classified in 95 — Toys, games & sports and the 6-digit line determines the exact customs treatment for this product.
Is HS 950826 eligible for the 2.75% interest subvention?
Yes. HS 950826 is in the DGFT positive list (Trade Notice 25/2025-26 Annex V, 4139 HS-6 lines). MSMEs factoring exports under this line via RBI/IFSCA-regulated factors can claim 2.75% per annum on the interest cost element, capped at ₹50 lakh per MSME per year, prospectively from 20 Feb 2026. Requires valid IEC (not in DEL), valid Udyam, and a UIN per factor obtained before factoring.
Who can claim the 2.75% for HS 950826 and how?
MSMEs (as defined by Ministry of MSME) with active IEC and Udyam, factoring eligible exports of HS 950826 via RBI/IFSCA-regulated entities. File a declaration of intent on the DGFT portal to get a UIN per factor (valid till FY-end), factor the invoice, the factor files monthly IEC-wise claims; subvention is credited to your IEC-linked bank account.
Can HS 950826 be factored via GIFT City?
Yes. IBUs and Finance Companies/Finance Units undertaking factoring in GIFT City (IFSCA-regulated) are eligible financial institutions under IFSCA circular 19 Mar 2026 and must extend the 2.75% benefit. Useful for USD/EUR receivables where you want foreign-currency factoring.
What does factoring for HS 950826 cost after subvention?
Indicatively, factoring discount/interest is priced commercially (often 8–12% p.a. depending on buyer, tenor, currency) plus factoring fee ~0.5–3% ⚠️. The 2.75% offsets only the interest element — e.g. a 9% interest cost becomes ~6.25% effective on that element if eligible. Fees/insurance/FX remain. Compare all-in cost.
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