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U.S. imports of amusement park rides (other) (HS 950829) totaled $6.0M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRoller coasters, Ferris wheels, carousels, and other mechanized amusement park rides not covered by more specific headings fall under 9508290000 as the residual "not elsewhere specified" category. Italy dominates US imports in this segment, reflecting the country's globally recognized ride-manufacturing industry, with China a close second and Central European producers — Slovenia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic — also prominent. Importers should be aware that rides from China may carry Section 301 tariff exposure, while Italian-origin equipment enters under standard MFN rates.
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Heading 950829 is the catch-all for mechanized amusement park rides that do not qualify as water rides (950825), water park amusements (950826), motion simulators (950824), or fairground amusements (950830). Classification depends on the ride's primary function and operating environment; a dry-track roller coaster, for example, belongs here, while a water-propelled flume ride does not. When the product description is ambiguous, a CBP binding ruling provides the most reliable classification guidance.
Italy has a decades-long tradition of engineering large-scale thrill rides, with several globally recognized manufacturers headquartered there. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovenia have developed complementary manufacturing clusters, often supplying mid-range and specialty rides. This European concentration reflects both engineering expertise and established relationships with US theme park operators, though it also creates lead-time and logistics considerations given transatlantic shipping distances.
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Monthly import values over time
TRICYCLE, SCOOTR, PEDAL CAR & SIM WHEELED TYS; ETC
HS 950300
VIDEO GAME CONSOLES & MACH, EXC OF SUBHEAD 9504.30
HS 950450
ART FOR SPORTS ETC.NESOIF SWIM POOLSF PTS & ACCES
HS 950699
ARTCL/EQUIP F GEN PHYS EXERC, GYMN ETC NESOI; PTS
HS 950691
GAME MACH EX COIN; BD GAME; MAH-JONG; DMNOES; DICE
HS 950490
GAMES COIN-/TOKEN-OPERATED EXC BOWLING ALLEY NESOI
HS 950430
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.8M | $1.0M | -$785K |
| Florida | $717K | $1.3M | +$562K |
| Texas | $366K | $701K | +$335K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $842K | $37K | -$804K |