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U.S. imports of roller coasters (HS 950821) totaled $13.5M in July 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Roller Coasters paid $1.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $12.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Roller Coasters imports of $13.5M in July 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $17.9M.
Last updated: July 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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304 shipments/mo
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 · $13.5M of $36.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508210000 | Roller Coasters | $13.5M | 9.27% | 90.46% | $1.3M |
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 | $4.0M |
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
$13.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Netherlands together supply 59% of it.
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rate provision · imports
9.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.27%.