Arcade Joystick Controller from China
A durable metal joystick assembly designed for coin-operated arcade cabinets, featuring microswitches and mounting hardware. It falls under HTS 9504.30.0060 as a part suitable solely for use with coin-operated amusement machines excluded from subheading 9504.50. Essential for player input in games like Street Fighter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific arcade cabinets to confirm principal use with coin-operated machines
• Include detailed diagrams in documentation showing integration with payment-operated systems
• Avoid misclassification as general gaming peripherals by emphasizing coin-op exclusivity