U.S. imports of Carousels, Swings & Roundabouts (HS 950822) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Carousels, Swings & Roundabouts paid $206K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Carousels, Swings & Roundabouts imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly leads US imports of carousels, swings, and roundabouts under this heading (9508220000), a reflection of Italy's long-standing role as a premier manufacturer of ornate and traditional fairground carousels exported globally. China and Germany are also notable suppliers, covering a range from mass-produced playground roundabouts to engineered fairground equipment. These rides are typically imported as capital goods for amusement parks, traveling fairs, or public playgrounds, and their large physical dimensions often require specialized freight arrangements. Importers should verify whether Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards apply to playground-grade swings and roundabouts intended for public use.
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81 import shipments a month
Yes. Playground equipment intended for public or commercial use—including swings and roundabouts—may be subject to CPSC regulations and ASTM F1487 safety standards. Importers should confirm compliance before entry and retain test reports and certificates of conformity. Equipment destined for private residential use may face different or less stringent requirements, but the distinction should be documented.
Both motorized and manually operated carousels are classified under heading 9508 as fairground amusement equipment. The presence of a motor does not shift classification to Chapter 84 machinery, because the primary function is amusement rather than mechanical work. However, the motor and drive components, if imported separately, may be classified under their own headings and should be identified on the entry accordingly.
Subheading 7 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950822 · $1.9M of $34.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$867KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.3M of Carousels, Swings & Roundabouts and exported $2.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508220000 | Carousels, Swings and Roundabouts | $1.9M | 10.99% | 98.49% | $206K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508220000 | Carousels, Swings and Roundabouts | $867K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and Germany together supply 88% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Germany 9.3%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.99% of imports for consumption.