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HS Heading 9508 : Traveling circuses and traveling menageries; amusement park rides and water park amusements; fairground amusements, including shooting galleries; traveling theaters; parts and accessories thereof

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 9508 encompasses traveling circuses and traveling menageries; amusement park rides and water park amusements; fairground amusements, including shooting galleries; traveling theaters; parts and accessories thereof. It classifies 10 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 95 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
9508
Subheadings
10 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 9508

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
9508.10 Traveling circuses and traveling menageries 95 View 9508.10 Package →
9508.21 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Roller coasters 95 View 9508.21 Package →
9508.22 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Carousels, swings and roundabouts 95 View 9508.22 Package →
9508.23 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Bumper (dodge’em) cars 95 View 9508.23 Package →
9508.24 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Motion simulators and moving theaters 95 View 9508.24 Package →
9508.25 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Water rides 95 View 9508.25 Package →
9508.26 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Water park amusements 95 View 9508.26 Package →
9508.29 Amusement park rides and water park amusements, Other 95 View 9508.29 Package →
9508.30 Fairground amusements 95 View 9508.30 Package →
9508.40 Traveling theaters 95 View 9508.40 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 9508

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 9508 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 9508 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 9508 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 9508?
HS Heading 9508 covers Traveling circuses and traveling menageries; amusement park rides and water park amusements; fairground amusements, including shooting galleries; traveling theaters; parts and accessories thereof, grouping 10 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 9508?
Subheadings under Heading 9508 range from 9508.11 to 9508.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 9508?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 9508 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 9508?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 9508?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 9508?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 9508 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 9508?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 9508?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 9508?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.