U.S. imports of Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters (HS 950824) totaled $3.1M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters paid $154K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters imports of $3.1M in August 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 3 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950824 · $3.1M of $34.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$41KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $30.7M of Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters and exported $13.8M.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508240000 | Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters | $3.1M | 5.03% | 46.01% | $154K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508240000 | Motion Simulators and Moving Theaters | $41K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and South Korea together supply 68% of it. South Korea pays 12.5% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
54.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.03% of imports for consumption.