Wave Pool Surge System

Pneumatic wave generation equipment creating artificial waves in a defined water area for water park swimmers and surfers. Falls under HTS 9508.25.00.00 as water park amusements characterized by water in a defined area without purpose-built paths.

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.

8413.70.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If marketed for hotel/residential pools

Pump systems for non-amusement water features classify under other machinery.

9508.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If small-scale for backyard use

Residential water amusements excluded by chapter notes for amusement park rides.

8479.89.65.00Higher: 20.3% vs 17.5%

If imported without water park mounting hardware

Machinery with amusement function but lacking specific water park design may classify generally.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the system's capacity for multiple persons and commercial installation to distinguish from pool equipment

Include hydraulic schematics proving amusement park design specifications

Avoid misclassification by excluding residential spa wave makers