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High Striker Strength Tester from Japan

A tall tower game where players strike a lever with a mallet to ring a bell, testing strength at fairs with an attendant overseeing. It qualifies under HTS 9508.30 as a fairground amusement of strength commonly employing an operator.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include safety certifications for heavy mallets and towers in import docs

• Declare as complete fairground unit to prevent parts classification

• Check for residential install features that might exclude from 9508