Traveling Circus Big Top Tent from Japan
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.
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
• 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