Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Traveling Circuses & Traveling Menageries (HS 950810) totaled $4.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Traveling Circuses & Traveling Menageries paid $159K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Traveling Circuses & Traveling Menageries imports of $2.6M in August 2026 ran 76% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTraveling circuses and menageries occupy a unique niche in the HTS, covering the temporary importation of complete show productions—including equipment, props, and in some cases live animals—under a single heading (9508100000). When live animals are part of the traveling menagerie, USDA APHIS oversight applies, and CITES permits are required for any species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Canada, Italy, and Mexico are the leading source countries, reflecting both North American touring productions and European circus traditions with US engagements. Importers should explore temporary importation bond (TIB) or ATA Carnet procedures, which are commonly used to avoid permanent duty assessment on equipment that will be re-exported after the tour.
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29 import shipments a month
Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) or an ATA Carnet are the standard mechanisms for importing circus equipment, rigging, costumes, and props without paying permanent import duties, provided the goods are re-exported within the bond period. Carnets are particularly useful for multi-country tours. Importers should work with a licensed customs broker to determine which instrument best fits the tour schedule and equipment manifest.
USDA APHIS governs the importation of live animals, including health certification and quarantine requirements. For species protected under CITES, the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) administers import and export permits. Both agencies must be engaged before arrival, and documentation requirements vary significantly by species. Early coordination—often months in advance—is essential for touring productions involving exotic wildlife.
Subheading 2 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950810 · $4.0M of $15.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508100000 | Traveling Circuses and Traveling Manageries | $2.6M | 6.07% | 60.54% | $159K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508100000 | Traveling Circuses and Traveling Manageries | $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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.6M of Traveling Circuses & Traveling Menageries and exported $44.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Belgium together take 62% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
39.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.07% of imports for consumption.
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