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U.S. imports of motion simulators and moving theaters (HS 950824) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters paid $96K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $950K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters imports of $2.1M in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMotion simulators and moving theaters are sophisticated entertainment systems that combine hydraulic or electric motion platforms with synchronized audio-visual content, serving theme parks, museums, and location-based entertainment venues. Classified under a single 10-digit line (9508240000), these capital-intensive installations are sourced primarily from Canada and Austria, with South Korea also a notable supplier. Large unit values and complex installation requirements mean importers should carefully document technical specifications and country of origin, as classification disputes can arise when motion systems are imported in disassembled or knocked-down form.
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Under GRI 2(a), an incomplete or unassembled article may still be classified as the complete article if it has the essential character of the finished good. Importers bringing in motion simulators in knocked-down form should document the system's intended function and consult a licensed customs broker to determine whether each shipment qualifies as part of a complete unit under 9508240000 or must be classified by its individual component headings.
Imports from Canada may benefit from USMCA treatment if rules-of-origin requirements are met. Shipments originating from other top suppliers such as Austria, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands are not currently subject to widely publicized sector-specific trade remedies under this heading, but importers should verify current Section 301 or other measure applicability with a licensed customs broker at the time of entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| TURKEY | $241K | -- | -$241K |
| SERBIA | $184K | -- | -$184K |
| NETHERLANDS | $175K | -- | -$175K |
| POLAND | $136K | -- | -$136K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508240000 | MOTION SIMULATORS AND MOVING THEATERS | $2.1M | 10.12% | $96K |
MOTION SIMULATORS AND MOVING THEATERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508240000 | MOTION SIMULATORS AND MOVING THEATERS | $48K |
MOTION SIMULATORS AND MOVING THEATERS
3 no
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $358K | -- | -$358K |
| Texas | $246K | $32K | -$214K |
| California | $237K | -- | -$237K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $646K | -- | -$646K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $358K | $16K | -$342K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $282K | -- | -$282K |