9508.23.00.00 - Bumper (dodge’em) cars

This HTS classification, specifically 9508.23.00.00, pertains to "Bumper (dodge'em) cars." These are amusement rides designed for interactive play, typically found in amusement parks, arcades, and fairgrounds. Their defining characteristic is the ability for riders to intentionally collide their vehicles with other bumper cars in a controlled environment. The operation involves a system that provides power to the vehicles, often through a conductive floor or ceiling grid.

While belonging to the broader category of amusement park rides, bumper cars are distinct from their siblings. Unlike roller coasters (9508.21.00.00) which follow a fixed track, or carousels and roundabouts (9508.22.00.00) which involve rotational movement, bumper cars offer dynamic, independent movement and direct rider interaction through collisions. They also differ from motion simulators and moving theaters (9508.24.00.00) which focus on a simulated sensory experience, and water rides (9508.25.00.00) or general water park amusements (9508.26.00.00) which are primarily water-based attractions.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 9508.23.00.00. Classification within this specific code is determined by the item being a bumper car, characterized by its intended use for interactive collision-based amusement, its power delivery system, and its function as a self-propelled vehicle within a designated ride area.