What types of products fall under HS-4 9508?

HS-4 9508 includes travelling circuses, amusement park rides, water park amusements, fairground amusements, and travelling theatres.

How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?

Identify the main function of your equipment. For example, use HS-6 950821 for roller coasters and HS-6 950822 for carousels.

What are the import requirements for amusement rides?

Importing amusement rides typically requires safety certifications, customs documentation, and adherence to local regulations.

Can I classify water slides under HS-4 9508?

Yes, water slides are classified under HS-6 950825 for water rides within the amusement park category.

Is there a specific code for shooting galleries?

Yes, shooting galleries fall under HS-6 950830, which covers fairground amusements.

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9508 — Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres

Chapter 95: Toys, games and sports equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 9508 when importing amusement park rides, travelling circuses, or water park amusements. For example, if you're shipping a roller coaster or a carousel, this heading is applicable. It covers a variety of entertainment equipment designed for public enjoyment.

When deciding between HS-6 950821 for roller coasters and HS-6 950822 for carousels, consider the primary function of the ride. Roller coasters involve high-speed tracks and drops, while carousels are typically slower, rotating rides with mounted figures. Accurate classification is crucial for compliance and duties.

If you have a shipment of fairground amusements, like shooting galleries, you would use HS-6 950830. This line specifically targets traditional fairground attractions, distinguishing them from amusement park rides. Knowing the exact nature of your equipment helps in selecting the right subheading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

amusement park rides · travelling circuses · water park amusements · fairground amusements · roller coasters · carousels · dodge'em cars · motion simulators · travelling theatres · shooting galleries

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Travelling circuses and menageries
Roller coasters and thrill rides
Carousels and merry-go-rounds
Dodge'em cars for amusement parks
Water rides like flume rides or slides
Shooting galleries at fairs
Travelling theatres for performances

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is included in HS-4 9508?
How to classify amusement park rides for import?
Are water park amusements covered under HS-4 9508?
What are the subheadings under HS-4 9508?
How to determine the correct HS code for travelling circuses?
What documentation is needed for importing amusement rides?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 9508?: HS-4 9508 includes travelling circuses, amusement park rides, water park amusements, fairground amusements, and travelling theatres.
How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?: Identify the main function of your equipment. For example, use HS-6 950821 for roller coasters and HS-6 950822 for carousels.
What are the import requirements for amusement rides?: Importing amusement rides typically requires safety certifications, customs documentation, and adherence to local regulations.
Can I classify water slides under HS-4 9508?: Yes, water slides are classified under HS-6 950825 for water rides within the amusement park category.
Is there a specific code for shooting galleries?: Yes, shooting galleries fall under HS-6 950830, which covers fairground amusements.

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