Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements, travelling circuses, travelling menageries and travelling theatres

HS v2017 Code: 9508

About roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements, travelling circuses, travelling menageries and travelling theatres

hs code 9508 covers a diverse range of amusement and entertainment activities, including fairground rides, circuses, and travelling theatres. These industries play a vital role in the leisure and tourism sectors, providing recreational experiences for people of all ages. They contribute to local economies by attracting visitors, creating jobs, and generating revenue for related industries such as [nc_link(4922)(Railway or tramway passenger transport of goods)) and 5610 Restaurants and mobile food service activities.

Production process

The production techniques for the industries covered by hs code 9508 vary widely. Fairground rides and amusements often involve complex engineering and fabrication processes to design, construct, and maintain the various mechanical and electrical components. Travelling circuses and menageries require specialized skills in animal training, acrobatics, and stage production. Travelling theatres rely on stagecraft, lighting, and sound engineering to create immersive performances.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries under hs code 9508 include raw materials such as metals, plastics, and textiles for the construction of fairground rides and equipment. Specialized machinery, such as generators, hydraulic systems, and lighting equipment, are also essential. Skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, performers, and support staff, is a critical input for these industries. Additionally, transportation infrastructure, such as 4922 Railway or tramway passenger transport of goods and 4923 Freight transport by road, is necessary to facilitate the movement of these mobile entertainment venues.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industries covered by hs code 9508 are the amusement and entertainment experiences provided to the public. These include the operation of fairground rides, the staging of circus and theatrical performances, and the exhibition of travelling menageries. The outputs of these industries are often consumed by 5610 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, 5520 Accommodation, and 9321 Activities of amusement parks and theme parks as part of broader leisure and tourism offerings.

Family tree for roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements, travelling circuses, travelling menageries and travelling theatres

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/95'>95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9508'>9508: Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements, travelling circuses, travelling menageries and travelling theatres</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9503'>9503: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9504'>9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9505'>9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9506'>9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9507'>9507: Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets and the like; decoy birds (not those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950810'>950810: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/950890'>950890: Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries, other fairground amusements; travelling theatres</a>"]


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