VR-Integrated Motion Pod
> A VR-integrated motion pod with 3DOF motion synced to VR headsets for virtual reality amusement rides. It is a motion simulator for amusement, classified under tariff item 9508.24.00, and not a coin-operated video game machine.
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 pod is a video game console with a self-contained screen.
Video game consoles are classified under subheading 9504.50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the pod is not classified as a video game machine; its motion simulation and amusement park use support heading 9508
• Provide documentation of the VR system's integration with the motion pod to the CBSA
• Verify that all electronic components meet Canadian safety standards
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