Theatrical scenery, properties and apparel brought into the United States by proprietors or managers of theatrical, ballet, opera or similar productions arriving from abroad for temporary use by them in such productions
Theatrical scenery, properties and apparel brought into the United States by proprietors or managers of theatrical, ballet, opera or similar productions arriving from abroad for temporary use by them in such productions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9817.00.98.00
Bolshoi Ballet Crown Jewels Set
Rhinestone crown and tiara set worn by ballerina in Bolshoi Ballet's Nutcracker U.S. performances. Temporarily imported by ballet director. Classifies as theatrical apparel under 9817.00.98.00.
West End Musical LED Stage Panels
Modular LED video wall panels used for scenic projections in London West End musical touring U.S. Imported temporarily by production technical director. Falls under 9817.00.98.00 as theatrical scenery.
Broadway Musical Set Backdrop
Large painted canvas backdrop depicting a New York City skyline for a Broadway musical production. Imported temporarily by the production's manager for use during U.S. performances. Classifies under 9817.00.98.00 as theatrical scenery brought by proprietors of theatrical productions for temporary use.
Opera Stage Prop Sword
Ornate prop sword used by lead tenor in a touring opera production of Aida. Brought into U.S. by opera company manager for temporary performances at major venues. Falls under 9817.00.98.00 as theatrical property for opera production temporary use.
Ballet Tutu Costume Set
Professional ballet tutu ensemble with tulle skirt, corset, and headpiece for principal dancer in Swan Lake production. Imported temporarily by ballet company director for U.S. tour performances. Qualifies under 9817.00.98.00 as theatrical apparel for ballet production.
Cirque du Soleil Acrobat Harness
Custom safety harness used by aerial acrobats in Cirque du Soleil touring show. Temporarily imported by production manager for U.S. arena performances. Classifies as theatrical property under 9817.00.98.00 for circus-like production.
Shakespeare Festival Replica Armor
Full-body replica armor suit for Henry V production by Royal Shakespeare Company U.S. tour. Imported by festival manager for temporary stage use. Qualifies under 9817.00.98.00 as theatrical property.
Phantom of the Opera Chandelier
Iconic falling chandelier prop for touring Phantom of the Opera production. Imported by musical theater manager for temporary U.S. arena shows. Qualifies as theatrical property under 9817.00.98.00.
Lion King Puppet Costumes
Full-body puppet costumes for Simba, Mufasa, and Scar in Disney's Lion King Broadway tour. Temporarily imported by production wardrobe supervisor for U.S. theaters. Theatrical apparel under 9817.00.98.00.
Wicked Witch Flight Harness
Custom flying harness system for Wicked musical's witch characters. Imported temporarily by flying effects director for U.S. tour venues. Classifies as theatrical property under 9817.00.98.00.
Hamilton Revolutionary War Uniforms
Authentic replica Continental Army uniforms for Hamilton musical U.S. tour cast. Imported by costume designer for temporary performances. Theatrical apparel under 9817.00.98.00.
Cirque du Soleil Fire Poi
Professional fire poi juggling equipment for Cirque du Soleil fire act. Temporarily imported by performance director for U.S. shows. Theatrical property under 9817.00.98.00.
Metropolitan Opera Wagner Spear
Six-foot ceremonial spear for Siegfried in Metropolitan Opera's Wagner Ring Cycle U.S. performances. Imported by opera technical director. Theatrical property under 9817.00.98.00.
Riverdance Irish Step Shoes
Hard-soled Irish dance shoes with custom nails for Riverdance touring company. Temporarily imported by dance captain for U.S. theaters. Theatrical apparel under 9817.00.98.00.
Blue Man Group Drum Set
PVC pipe drum set and mallets for Blue Man Group percussion performance. Imported temporarily by production musical director for U.S. venues. Theatrical property under 9817.00.98.00.