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Duck Pond Carnival Game

A classic fairground game where players use a hook to catch plastic ducks floating in a water-filled pond, commonly operated by an attendant at carnivals. It falls under HTS 9508.30 as a fairground amusement involving skill, requiring an operator and set up in concession stalls.

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.

9504.90.90Same rate: 20%

If fully coin-operated without attendant

Coin or token-operated games shift to video game machines and parts heading.

9503.00.00.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If designed for home or retail sale without operator

Standalone toys without fairground setup classify as other toys, not amusements.

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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

• Verify the game requires an attendant or operator to qualify as fairground amusement under 9508.30

• Include detailed setup diagrams in documentation to prove carnival use, avoiding misclassification

• Ensure no coin-operated mechanisms, as those fall under 9504.30