HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9508.10 – Travelling circuses and travelling menageries
HS code 9508.10 is the 6-digit subheading for travelling circuses and travelling menageries. It is used for circus tents, animal transport cages, performance costumes, rigging equipment and stage props.
What HS 9508.10 covers
This unique HS code covers the international movement of entire travelling circuses and menageries, including their animals, equipment, and personnel. It represents a highly specialized segment of trade, focusing on the temporary import and export of a complete entertainment entity rather than individual commodities for sale. Key considerations in this trade involve complex customs procedures for live animals, adherence to international animal welfare and CITES regulations, and the use of temporary admission regimes. The volume of trade is low, but each transaction is intricate, often involving cultural exchange and entertainment services. This code highlights the global nature of the entertainment industry and the logistical challenges of moving large, complex operations across borders.
- Covers
- Circus tents
- Animal transport cages
- Performance costumes
- Rigging equipment
- Stage props
- Animal feed
- Portable seating
- Examples
- Cirque du Soleil (historically with animals)
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (historically)
- Moscow State Circus
- Great British Circus
Codes often confused with 9508.10
Common mistake. This code is very specific and unlikely to be confused with other goods, though individual components like animals might be separately classified if traded alone (e.g., live animals under Chapter 01).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950810 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $40M 38% of world exports
- 2 Italy $33M 32% of world exports
- 3 Canada $17M 17% of world exports
World total: $104M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $22M 50% of world imports
- 2 Italy $2.8M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.6M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9508.10
Brazil does not split HS 9508.10: its NCM code is 9508.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 95.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9508.10
What is HS code 950810?
HS code 950810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Travelling circuses and travelling menageries. This unique HS code covers the international movement of entire travelling circuses and menageries, including their animals, equipment, and personnel. It represents a highly specialized segment of trade, focusing on the temporary import and export of a complete entertainment entity rather than individual commodities for sale. Key considerations in this trade involve complex customs procedures for live animals, adherence to international animal welfare and CITES regulations, and the use of temporary admission regimes. The volume of trade is low, but each transaction is intricate, often involving cultural exchange and entertainment services. This code highlights the global nature of the entertainment industry and the logistical challenges of moving large, complex operations across borders.
What products fall under HS code 950810?
Circus tents, Animal transport cages, Performance costumes, Rigging equipment, Stage props, Animal feed, Portable seating
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950810?
This code is very specific and unlikely to be confused with other goods, though individual components like animals might be separately classified if traded alone (e.g., live animals under Chapter 01).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950810 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 38% of world exports), Italy ($33M) and Canada ($17M). World exports came to about $104M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950810 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($22M, 50% of world imports), Italy ($2.8M) and Germany ($2.6M). World imports came to about $45M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 950810 structured?
HS code 950810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (95) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950810?
In Brazil, HS code 950810 is NCM 9508.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.