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Beer Pong

Beer Pong is a drinking game involving throwing ping pong balls into cups of beer. It is popular at parties, particularly among college students.

Materials

• Cups: Typically red plastic cups (16–20 oz) are used, though any disposable cup can serve the purpose.
• Ping Pong Balls: Standard ping pong balls are required.
• Beer: While traditionally played with beer, the cups can be filled with any beverage, including water or soft drinks for non-alcoholic variations.
• Table: A long table is needed to arrange the cups.
• Players: Usually played with two teams of 2-5 players each.

Purpose

The objective of the game is to eliminate the opposing team's cups by successfully landing ping pong balls into them.

Function

The game functions as a competitive drinking game, combining hand-eye coordination with strategic aiming. Successful throws require players to bounce or arc the ball to land within the opposing team’s cups.

Usage Scenarios

• Parties: Primarily played at social gatherings, house parties, and college events.
• Casual Socializing: A relaxed activity to foster interaction and friendly competition.
• Tailgating: Often played at pre-game events.
• Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, depending on space and weather.

Common Types/Variations

• Standard Rules: Teams alternate throwing balls at each other’s cups, with the goal of eliminating all cups. Cups are typically arranged in a triangular formation.
• Tournament Style: More structured formats with elimination rounds and specific rules.
• Solo Play: Individuals can practice throwing accuracy.
• King's Cup (related game): While not Beer Pong itself, King's Cup is often played alongside it and shares a similar social drinking game dynamic.
• Variations in Cup Arrangement: Different formations (e.g., pyramid, ladder) can alter the difficulty.
• Rules Variations: Teams may implement house rules regarding re-racks, bouncing, or cup protection.

The declared goods, a “beer pong party game,” fall under the category of table or parlor games. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 9504906000: This HS code covers “Video game consoles and machines, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling equipment, amusement machines operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment: Other: Other: Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts there of (including their boards); mah-jong and dominoes; any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice.” This is a broad category encompassing various table games, and beer pong, being a table-based game, could potentially fall under this code, particularly if sold as a complete set with boards and accessories. The total tax rate is 30.0%.
• 9504909080: This HS code covers “Video game consoles and machines, table or parlor games, including pinball machines, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling equipment, amusement machines operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by any other means of payment: Other: Other Other”. This is a more general “Other” category within table and parlor games. If the beer pong game doesn’t fit neatly into the more specific categories listed under 9504906000, it may be classified here. The total tax rate is 37.5%.

Explanation of HS Code Structure (based on provided reference):

• 95: Chapter 95 covers “Articles of toys, games and sports equipment; miscellaneous manufactured articles.”
• 04: Heading 9504 specifically covers “Articles of toys, games and sports equipment; miscellaneous manufactured articles.”
• 90: Subheading 950490 covers “Other” games within the broader category.
• 6000 & 9080: These further specify the type of “Other” games, with 6000 covering a more defined list and 9080 being a more general “Other Other” category.

Important Note:

The classification between 9504906000 and 9504909080 will depend on the specific components of the beer pong game and how it is packaged. If the game is sold as a complete set with a defined playing surface and accessories, 9504906000 is more likely. If it is sold as individual components or a less defined set, 9504909080 may be more appropriate.