U.S. imports of Water Rides (HS 950825) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Water Rides paid $63K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Water Rides imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 57% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWater rides — including flume rides, river rapids attractions, and shoot-the-chute systems — are a core capital investment for theme parks and water parks, classified under 9508250000. Germany is the leading supplier to the US market, reflecting the country's deep engineering heritage in amusement ride manufacturing, with Canada and China also among the top sources. These large, modular structures often require specialized freight arrangements and may be subject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, making origin planning a key cost consideration for park operators.
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Yes. Water rides sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column 1 duty rate. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 list status and applicable exclusions with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions.
Beyond the standard commercial invoice and packing list, importers of large amusement rides typically need a detailed bill of lading, a country-of-origin declaration, and technical specifications sufficient to support classification under 9508250000. If the ride is imported disassembled across multiple containers, a binding ruling or prior disclosure strategy may be advisable to avoid reclassification of individual components.
Subheading 6 of 10 in heading 9508
Subheading 950825 · $2.0M of $34.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9508250000 | Water Rides | $2.0M | 3.16% | 26.26% | $63K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9508250000 | Water Rides | $73K |
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
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$73KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.4M of Water Rides and exported $1.2M.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Germany together supply 94% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Canada 1.3%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
73.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.16% of imports for consumption.