HS code for jigsaw puzzles in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 9503.00
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 5
- General duty (MFN)
- free
Summary
Jigsaw puzzles imported into the United States 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 United States has 5 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9503.00 is free.
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 United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 5 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9503.00 is free. 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
- 9503.00.00.11“Inflatable toy balls, balloons and punchballs, of rubber › Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons › Under 3 years of age”free
- 9503.00.00.13“Inflatable toy balls, balloons and punchballs, of rubber › Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons › 3 to 12 years of age”free
- 9503.00.00.71“Other › Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons › Under 3 years of age”free
- 9503.00.00.73“Other › Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons › 3 to 12 years of age”free
- 9503.00.00.90“Other”free
Similar products
Products in the same category as jigsaw puzzles, or classified under the same headings.
- Building block setsHS 9503.00
- Stuffed animalsHS 9503.00
- ToysHS 9503.00
- Board gamesHS 9504.90
- Playing cardsHS 9504.40
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
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.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for jigsaw puzzles?
Jigsaw puzzles imported into the United States 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 United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 9503.00 is free. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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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