Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres

HS v2022 Code: 9508

About travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres

HS code 9508 encompasses a diverse range of entertainment and recreational activities, including travelling circuses, menageries, amusement park rides, water park attractions, fairground amusements, shooting galleries, and travelling theatres. These industries play a significant role in the global leisure and tourism sectors, providing enjoyment and experiences for people of all ages. They contribute to local economies through job creation, tax revenue, and the attraction of visitors to various destinations.

Production process

The production techniques involved in the industries covered by HS code 9508 vary widely, depending on the specific activity. Travelling circuses and menageries often require the construction and transportation of large, specialized equipment and structures, as well as the training and care of animals. Amusement park rides and water park attractions involve the design, engineering, and installation of complex mechanical and electrical systems. Fairground amusements, such as shooting galleries and travelling theatres, may rely on more traditional craftsmanship and stagecraft.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries under HS code 9508 include specialized equipment and machinery, raw materials for construction and maintenance, transportation services, and skilled labor. Circuses and menageries may require animals, animal feed, and veterinary services. Amusement park rides and water park attractions often rely on advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Fairground amusements may utilize a range of materials, from wood and metal to electronics and stage props.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industries covered by HS code 9508 are entertainment and recreational experiences for consumers. These industries contribute to the broader 9000 Recreational, cultural and sporting services sector, with their outputs being consumed by individuals, families, and groups seeking leisure and entertainment activities. Some of the related HS codes that may consume the outputs of these industries include 4911 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 4901 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry, and 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material.

Family tree for travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/95'>95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9508'>9508: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries, amusement park rides and water park amusements, fairground amusements, including shooting galleries and travelling theatres</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9503'>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/v2022/9504'>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/v2022/9505'>9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9506'>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/v2022/9507'>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/v2022/950810'>950810: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950821'>950821: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; Roller coasters</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950822'>950822: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; carousels, swings and roundabouts</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950823'>950823: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; dodge'em cars</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950824'>950824: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; motion simulators and moving theatres</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950825'>950825: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water rides</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950826'>950826: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; water park amusements</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950829'>950829: Amusement park rides and water park amusements; other than roller coasters, carousels, swings, roundabouts, dodge'em cars, motion simulators and moving theatres, water rides and water park amusements</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950830'>950830: Fairground amusements; including shooting galleries</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/950840'>950840: Travelling theatres</a>"]


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