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U.S. exports of traveling theaters (HS 950840) totaled $4.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Traveling Theaters paid $24K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $228K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Traveling Theaters imports of $294K in July 2026 ran 71% below the year-to-date monthly average of $999K.
Last updated: July 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.
HSChapter 95
Subheading 9 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950840 · $294K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508400000 | Traveling Theaters | $294K | 8.22% | 77.66% | $24K |
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 | $4.1M |
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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$294KYoY · Pro
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$4.1MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Brazil together take 90% of it.
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22.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.22%.