New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Traveling Circus Costume Trunk

Heavy-duty, wheeled storage chest for performer costumes in traveling circuses, with locks and padding. Classified in HTS 9508.10.00.00 as an accessory principally used with traveling circuses per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4202.92.31Higher: 55.1% vs 20%

If general travel luggage

Trunks not dedicated to circus use are travel goods in Chapter 42.

8302.49Lower: 16% vs 20%

If base metal fittings only

Hardware components without circus context fall under metal mountings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Attach inventory lists linking trunks to specific circus acts

• Avoid generic 'trunk' labeling to prevent Chapter 42 classification