Portable Shadow Play Theater Kit
> A lightweight, foldable screen system with backlighting and puppet slots for traditional shadow plays, used by traveling artists. It is a specialized traveling theater apparatus, falling under tariff item 9508.40.00.
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 kit is designed for children's play
Toys are classified under heading 95.03.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the kit is not classified as a toy (heading 9503) by emphasizing its professional use
• Provide documentation of its use by traveling artists
• Verify if the backlighting equipment requires electrical safety approvals
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