Portable Circus Sound System Tower
A portable speaker array on wheels, designed to amplify music and announcements for circus performances under a big top. It is built for the specific needs of a travelling circus, including portability and outdoor sound projection. As a circus apparatus, it falls under tariff item 9508.10.00 for travelling circuses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredCFIAAll ProgramsMay be requiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 95081).
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 9508100011–9508100020. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 95081000; Starts With 95081000; Equal To 9508100011; Equal To 9508100012; Equal To 9508100020; Equal To 9508100011; Equal To 9508100012; Equal To 9508100020. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the speaker array is a standard audio product not specifically designed for circus use
Multiple loudspeakers mounted in a single enclosure are classified as audio equipment under heading 8518, not as circus apparatus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the sound system is specifically designed for circus use, such as its portability and mounting features, to justify classification under 9508.10.00
• Be aware that if the CBSA considers it a general-purpose sound system, it may be reclassified under heading 8518
• Include a detailed product description and photos with your customs entry
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