U.S. imports of Roller Coasters (HS 950821) totaled $15.1M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Roller Coasters paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Roller Coasters imports of $15.1M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $17.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRoller coasters are large-scale amusement ride structures classified under a single 10-digit line (9508210000), typically imported as capital equipment by theme parks and amusement operators rather than through conventional commercial channels. Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland dominate US supply, reflecting the concentration of world-class ride engineering in European manufacturers such as those based in the German and Dutch amusement industry clusters. Because these installations are permanent or semi-permanent structures, importers should assess whether components arrive as a single shipment or in multiple entries, which affects how the complete ride is classified and valued. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum may affect the cost of structural components depending on their origin.
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355 import shipments a month
CBP's 'entireties' doctrine may apply when components are imported together or in close succession and are clearly designed to form a single complete article. However, when structural steel sections, track, and mechanical systems arrive in separate entries over an extended period, each shipment may be classified individually—potentially under different headings (e.g., steel structures under Chapter 73 rather than 9508). Importers should seek a binding ruling from CBP before the first shipment to establish a consistent classification strategy.
The United States does not have a free trade agreement with Germany or the Netherlands (both EU members), so standard MFN duty rates apply. There is no current US-EU FTA that would provide preferential treatment for these goods. Importers should apply the standard column 1 rate and consult a customs broker for the current applicable duty.
Subheading 1 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950821 · $15.1M of $34.8M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Netherlands together supply 69% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.82% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $187.1M of Roller Coasters and exported $33.5M.
Through August 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508210000 | Roller Coasters | $15.1M | 9.82% | 96.84% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508210000 | Roller Coasters | $4.2M |
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.