Traveling Circus Clown Car
A custom mini-vehicle modified for comedic entrances in circus parades and performances, often carrying multiple clowns. It is purpose-built for circus acts, not for general transport, and is a key prop in travelling circus shows. This makes it a circus apparatus under tariff item 9508.10.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vehicle is a standard car that can be driven on public roads and is not permanently modified for circus acts
Vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons are classified in Chapter 87, even if used in shows.
If the vehicle is a toy or scale model, not a full-size vehicle
Toys representing vehicles are classified under heading 9503, not as circus apparatus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly demonstrate that the vehicle is modified for performance use, not for road transport, to avoid classification as a motor vehicle under Section XVII
• Provide photos and a description of its circus-specific modifications, such as oversized doors or comedic design
• Check with the CBSA whether the vehicle requires any import permits as a used vehicle, even if for entertainment
Related Products under Tariff item 9508.10.00
Circus Performer High Wire Kit
A portable high wire kit consisting of steel cable, tensioners, and safety nets, designed for aerial performances in traveling circuses. It is essential equipment for circus acts and is classified under tariff item 9508.10.00 as part of traveling circuses and menageries.
Collapsible Circus Seating Grandstand
A collapsible grandstand system providing tiered seating for audiences at traveling circus performances. It is designed for portability and is integral to the mobile circus venue, falling under tariff item 9508.10.00 as part of traveling circuses.
Menagerie Animal Feed Trough Cart
A wheeled stainless steel trough mounted on a cart, designed for feeding show animals while a menagerie is on the move. It is a specialized accessory for travelling circuses and menageries, not a general agricultural or livestock feeder. Its design and use tie it directly to the operation of a travelling menagerie, falling under tariff item 9508.10.00.
Portable Circus Ring Barrier
Modular fencing panels used to enclose the performance ring in traveling circuses, ensuring safety around acrobats and animals. These barriers are essential for circus operations and are classified under tariff item 9508.10.00 as part of traveling circuses.
Portable Circus Safety Net Frame
An aluminum frame with nylon netting designed for trapeze acts in traveling circuses. This safety equipment is crucial for circus performances and falls under tariff item 9508.10.00 as part of traveling circuses.
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.