U.S. exports of Traveling Theaters (HS 950840) totaled $1.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Traveling Theaters paid $113K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTraveling theaters are mobile performance and presentation structures — including portable stage systems, tent theaters, and touring show infrastructure — classified under 9508400000. The United Kingdom leads US imports in this niche category, reflecting Britain's strong touring entertainment industry, with Sweden and the Czech Republic also among the top sources. Because these structures are often purpose-built for specific productions and may re-enter the US after foreign tours, importers should evaluate whether a carnet or temporary importation bond is more appropriate than a formal consumption entry.
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Yes. If a traveling theater is brought into the US for a limited engagement and will be re-exported, an ATA Carnet may be the most efficient mechanism, avoiding duty payment entirely for the duration of the US tour. Importers should confirm that all components of the structure are listed on the carnet and that re-exportation occurs within the carnet's validity period to avoid conversion to a dutiable entry.
Integrated AV and lighting systems may be classifiable separately under Chapter 85 (electrical equipment) or Chapter 90 (optical/precision instruments) if they are not permanently affixed to the theater structure and retain independent utility. Importers should assess whether the combined system has the essential character of a traveling theater (9508400000) or whether components must be broken out individually, and seek a binding ruling if the answer is unclear.
Subheading 4 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950840 · $1.6M of $15.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$995KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.9M of Traveling Theaters and exported $62.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508400000 | Traveling Theaters | $995K | 11.35% | 74.50% | $113K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508400000 | Traveling Theaters | $1.6M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Australia and Mexico together take 59% of it.
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rate provision · imports
25.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.35% of imports for consumption.