Arcade Claw Machine from China

A coin-operated arcade claw machine where players insert coins to maneuver a claw and grab prizes like plush toys from a transparent case. It falls under HTS 9504.90.90 as an amusement machine operated by coins/tokens, distinct from video game consoles in 9504.50 or payment-operated fairground games in 9504.30.

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 coin/token mechanism certification to distinguish from non-operated toys in 9503

Include detailed assembly instructions and safety labels for UL/ETL compliance

Avoid misclassification as video games by excluding screen-based operation