Air Hockey Table for Home Use from Japan
A puck-propelling air hockey table with blower fan and goals, intended for family game rooms without coin operation. It qualifies for HTS 9504.90.40.00 as a non-payment game machine in the parlor games category. The electric fan is integral but does not make it coin-dependent.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test and document that the fan operates without tokens to prevent 9504.30 misclassification
• Specify voltage compatibility for US plugs to ease FDA or safety certifications
• Import pucks and strikers as accessories to maintain unified classification