Duck Pond Carnival Game from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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