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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of merry-go-rounds, fairground amusements, traveling circuses & menageries (SITC 89460) totaled $48.1M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Merry-Go-Rounds, Fairground Amusements, Traveling Circuses & Menageries paid $4.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $43.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Merry-Go-Rounds, Fairground Amusements, Traveling Circuses & Menageries imports of $48.1M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $38.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLarge-scale amusement rides — carousels, swing rides, shooting galleries — along with the infrastructure of traveling circuses, menageries, and theatrical productions classify here, reflecting their shared character as mobile or temporary public entertainment installations. The scale and complexity of these imports often require advance coordination with CBP for oversized or multi-component shipments, and traveling menageries involving live animals fall under USDA APHIS jurisdiction for quarantine and permitting. Structural ride components may also be subject to state-level safety certification requirements before public operation.
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USDA APHIS has jurisdiction over the importation of live animals, including those in traveling menageries. Importers must obtain the appropriate permits and comply with quarantine requirements before the animals can enter the US. CITES permits are also required for any species listed under that convention.
Federal import classification does not itself certify a ride for public operation. Most US states require amusement rides to pass inspection by a state-licensed inspector and meet ASTM F24 standards before they can be operated. Importers and operators should confirm state-specific requirements well before the ride's intended opening date.
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