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HS code for jigsaw puzzles in the European Union

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Key facts

Most likely code
9503.00
Chapter
95: Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof
Candidate codes
1
HS edition
HS2022
National lines
28
General duty (MFN)
0%, 4.7%

Summary

Jigsaw puzzles imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9503.00 when it is a puzzle of any kind. It sits in heading 95.03, “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds”. The tariff of the European Union has 28 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9503.00 is 0% or 4.7%, depending on the line.

How to choose the right code

Use 9503.00 when it is a puzzle of any kind.

Codes for jigsaw puzzles

Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to jigsaw puzzles.

  • 9503.00

    Most likely

    Legal text: “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds”

    Heading 95.03: “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds”

    Applies when it is a puzzle of any kind.

National lines in the European Union

The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 28 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.

The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9503.00 is 0% or 4.7%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.

Under 9503.00

  • 9503 00 10 00“Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages”0%
  • 9503 00 21 10“Dolls › Ornamental dolls dressed so as to reflect the folklore characteristic of the country of origin, hand-made”4.7%
  • 9503 00 21 90“Dolls › Other”4.7%
  • 9503 00 29 00“Parts and accessories”0%
  • 9503 00 30 00“Electric trains, including tracks, signals and other accessories therefor; reduced-size (scale) model assembly kits”0%
  • 9503 00 35 00“Of plastics”4.7%
  • 9503 00 39 10“Of other materials › Hand-made, of wood”0%
  • 9503 00 39 90“Of other materials › Other”0%
  • 9503 00 41 00“Stuffed”4.7%
  • 9503 00 49 10“Other › Hand-made, of wood”0%
  • 9503 00 49 90“Other”0%
  • 9503 00 55 10“Hand-made, of wood”0%
  • 9503 00 55 90“Other”0%
  • 9503 00 61 10“Of wood › Hand-made”0%
  • 9503 00 61 90“Of wood › Other”0%
  • 9503 00 69 00“Other”4.7%
  • 9503 00 70 00“Other toys, put up in sets or outfits”4.7%
  • 9503 00 75 00“Of plastics”4.7%
  • 9503 00 79 00“Of other materials”0%
  • 9503 00 81 10“Toy weapons › Hand-made, of wood”0%
  • 9503 00 81 90“Other”0%
  • 9503 00 85 00“Die-cast miniature models of metal”4.7%
  • 9503 00 87 00“Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children”0%
  • 9503 00 95 30“Other › Of plastics › Miniature engine: -consisting of a plastic body, -containing a spring, -providing movement of gear shafts with spring tension, for use in the manufacture of the toys under heading 9503”4.7%
  • 9503 00 95 40“Other › Of plastics › Miniature engine driven by mechanical friction: -consisting of a plastic body, -with shaft length 10,5 cm or more but not more than 14,5 cm, -containing a metal disc, -creating movement by causing the gears to rotate with the friction force, for use in the manufacture of the toys under heading 9503”4.7%
  • 9503 00 95 90“Other”4.7%
  • 9503 00 99 10“Other › Other › Hand-made, of wood”0%
  • 9503 00 99 90“Other”0%

Similar products

Products in the same category as jigsaw puzzles, or classified under the same headings.

Other countries

National tariff lines for jigsaw puzzles are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.

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The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as jigsaw puzzles can fall under different codes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HS code for jigsaw puzzles?

Jigsaw puzzles imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9503.00 when it is a puzzle of any kind. It sits in heading 95.03, “Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds”.

What is the duty on jigsaw puzzles imported into the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9503.00 is 0% or 4.7%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.

Sources and updates

The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.

The conditions and questions on this page were written for jigsaw puzzles by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.

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