Traveling Circus Big Top Tent

A large, portable canvas tent designed for traveling circuses to house performances under the big top. It falls under HTS 9508.10.00.00 as an essential component of traveling circuses, which are mobile entertainment shows featuring live acts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6306.22.90Higher: 26.3% vs 17.5%

If not specifically designed for circus performances

General synthetic fiber tents for camping or events fall under Chapter 63 as household goods, not amusement equipment.

8716.39.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If when including semi-trailer mounting for transport

If primarily a vehicle trailer rather than circus apparatus, it shifts to vehicle trailers in Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify portability and circus-specific design to avoid reclassification as general tents under Chapter 63

Include performance contracts or itineraries as documentation to prove traveling circus use