Duck Pond Carnival Game from Japan
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 — 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 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