Key facts
- Most likely code
- 9503.00
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 5
- General duty (MFN)
- free
Summary
Toys imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 9503.00 when it is a toy, a doll, a wheeled toy such as a scooter or tricycle, a scale model or a puzzle. 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
Is it a toy or puzzle, or a table game such as a board game? Use 9503.00 when it is a toy, a doll, a wheeled toy such as a scooter or tricycle, a scale model or a puzzle. Use 9504.90 when it is a table or parlour game, such as a board game.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 9504.90 applies when it is a table or parlour game, such as a board game and 9504.50 applies when it is a video game console.
Codes for toys
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 toys.
- 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 toy, a doll, a wheeled toy such as a scooter or tricycle, a scale model or a puzzle.
- 9504.90
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Other”
Heading 95.04: “Video game consoles and machines, table or parlour games, including pintables, 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”
Applies when it is a table or parlour game, such as a board game.
- 9504.50
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30”
Heading 95.04: “Video game consoles and machines, table or parlour games, including pintables, 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”
Applies when it is a video game console.
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 toys, or classified under the same headings.
- Building block setsHS 9503.00
- Jigsaw puzzlesHS 9503.00
- Stuffed animalsHS 9503.00
- Board gamesHS 9504.90
- Playing cardsHS 9504.40
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons.
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 toys 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 toys?
Toys imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 9503.00 when it is a toy, a doll, a wheeled toy such as a scooter or tricycle, a scale model or a puzzle. 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”.
Does the type of product change the HS code for toys?
Yes. Use 9503.00 when it is a toy, a doll, a wheeled toy such as a scooter or tricycle, a scale model or a puzzle. Use 9504.90 when it is a table or parlour game, such as a board game.
What is the duty on toys 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 toys 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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