9508.22.00.00 - Carousels, swings and roundabouts

HTS subheading 9508.22.00.00 specifically covers carousels, swings, and roundabouts. These are amusement rides designed for circular or oscillating motion, often featuring decorative elements and designed for public entertainment. Carousels typically involve rotating platforms with seats, often shaped like horses or other animals. Swings, in this context, refer to large, mechanical structures that suspend multiple seats or platforms, providing pendulum-like motion for a group of riders. Roundabouts are a broader term encompassing rotating amusement devices with various configurations, but distinct from roller coasters or dodgem cars.

This classification differentiates these rides from other amusement park attractions. Unlike roller coasters (9508.21.00.00), these rides do not typically involve steep inclines, drops, or high-speed linear movement along a track. They are also distinct from bumper cars (9508.23.00.00), which involve individual vehicles with powered bumpers navigating a defined arena. Motion simulators and moving theaters (9508.24.00.00) offer simulated experiences, whereas carousels, swings, and roundabouts provide physical movement as their primary amusement. Water rides and water park amusements (9508.25.00.00 and 9508.26.00.00) are specifically designed for use with water.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9508.22.00.00 is on identifying rides that primarily function as carousels, swings, or roundabouts, distinguishing them from the other categories at the 9508.20 level based on their characteristic motion and design.