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U.S. imports of fairground amusements (HS 950830) totaled $972K in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Fairground Amusements paid $118K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $702K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fairground Amusements imports of $972K in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPortable and semi-permanent fairground amusements — including traveling carnival rides, midway games, and mobile attraction structures — are classified under 9508300000, distinguishing them from fixed theme park installations. China is the leading supplier to the US market, followed by the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. The portable nature of these attractions means importers must consider both the structural classification of the equipment and, in some cases, whether accompanying electronic gaming or prize-dispensing components require separate tariff treatment.
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The key distinction is portability and intended deployment context. Fairground amusements (950830) are designed for temporary or traveling use at fairs, carnivals, and festivals, whereas amusement park rides (950829) are typically engineered for permanent or semi-permanent installation. CBP may examine structural design, mounting systems, and marketing documentation to determine the correct heading when a product could plausibly fit either description.
Not necessarily. While the fairground amusements heading covers the ride and attraction structures themselves, coin-operated or electronic game machines may be separately classifiable under Chapter 95 headings covering games of skill or chance, or under Chapter 84/85 for electromechanical equipment. Importers bringing in mixed fairground packages should itemize components carefully to ensure each article is correctly classified.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $466K | -- | -$466K |
| CANADA | $127K | $79K | -$48K |
| MEXICO | $139K | -- | -$139K |
| PARAGUAY | -- | $129K | +$129K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $90K | -- | -$90K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508300000 | FAIRGROUND AMUSEMENTS | $972K | 16.84% | $118K |
FAIRGROUND AMUSEMENTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508300000 | FAIRGROUND AMUSEMENTS | $220K |
FAIRGROUND AMUSEMENTS
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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
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $294K | -- | -$294K |
| Florida | $73K | $152K | +$79K |
| Texas | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $166K | -- | -$166K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $125K | $29K | -$95K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $129K | +$129K |