Chapter 95 — Toys and games
HS 9503 — Toys, dolls and puzzles
Tricycles, scooters, dolls, other toys, reduced-scale models and puzzles — the broad heading for most toys.
What falls under HS 9503?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- plastic and plush toys
- dolls
- puzzles
- ride-on toys
These are examples, not a classification ruling. The exact code — and your duty rate — depend on the finished product and your destination country.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 9503, the rate you pay usually turns on:
- age grading and safety standards
- whether battery-operated
- destination country and toy-safety compliance
Duties vary widely by the full commodity code and destination. This page is a starting point — verify the rate with your customs broker before you commit.
Estimate your landed cost
Once you have a duty rate from your broker or the tariff schedule, put it into the landed-cost calculator with your product cost and freight to see the all-in number per unit. For the category-specific questions — supplier checks, compliance, freight — see the buyer's guide: Importing toys from China.
Not sure this is your code? Get a sourcing briefQuestions about HS 9503
Is toy safety part of import cost?
Compliance is not a duty, but toy-safety testing and marking are real costs and can hold a shipment if missing. Budget for them alongside duty.