9504.30.00.20 - Pinball machines and bell-type machines and consoles

This HTS classification, 9504.30.00.20, specifically covers pinball machines and bell-type machines. These are amusement machines that typically involve a combination of manual skill and chance, often operated by the insertion of coins or other forms of payment. The key characteristic is their electromechanical or electronic operation for entertainment purposes, distinguishing them from simple board games or toys.

Within the broader category of "Other games, operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment," this subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 9504.30.00.40, which is designated for "Other" devices within this payment-operated games group. The scope of 9504.30.00.20 is narrowly focused on the distinctive designs and play mechanics of pinball and bell-type machines, whereas the "Other" sibling would encompass a wider range of less specific payment-operated amusement devices not otherwise enumerated.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9504.30.00.20 relies on the specific identification of the imported article as either a pinball machine or a bell-type amusement machine. The presence of a coin mechanism or other payment acceptance system is a critical factor for inclusion in this broader HTS heading, but the specific designation of this code hinges on the unique operational and design features characteristic of pinball and bell-type machines.