is a full-bodied plush stuffed toy featuring embroidered eyes and mouth, heart-shaped antenna tips, and soft stuffed wings.
“The applicable subheading for the plush ladybug, item number PT86166, will be 9503.00.0073.”
HS code for toys
Most toys enter the US duty-free under one subheading: plush animals, dolls, building sets, ride-ons and models. Board games, playing cards and sports balls are in different headings, and some of those pay duty, up to 4.8%.
- Candidate codes
- 7
- US duty
- Free – 4.8%
- UK / EU duty
- 0% – 2% / 0% – 2.7%
- Decided by
- Toy, game, sports item or festive article; age group
US: USITC HTS Revision 22 (2026) · UK and EU checked 2026-11-04 · Covers toys, games and festive articles for children and adults. Video game consoles, bicycles and exercise equipment have their own headings.
Quick answer: HS codes for toys
- 9503.00.00.73Toys for children 3 to 12 yearsUS Free
- 9503.00.00.71Toys for children under 3 yearsUS Free
- 9503.00.00.90Other toys and modelsUS Free
- 9504.90.60.00Games played on boards of a special designUS Free
- 9504.40.00.00Playing cardsUS Free
- 9506.62Inflatable ballsUS Free – 4.8%
- 9505Festive, carnival and entertainment articles (several lines)US Free
Not sure which one fits? The questions below narrow it down to one code.
Find your code Candidates 7
Q1What is it?
How to tell
Jigsaw puzzles count as toys. A card game with its own special cards, such as Uno, is a game; a standard deck of 52 cards is playing cards.
Q2Who is it for?
How to tell
Use the age on the label or the age you determine for the product under US consumer-safety rules. Only the statistical suffix changes.
9503.00.00.73Toys for children 3 to 12 years US Free
UK 0% · EU 0%
UK 0% · EU 0%
9503.00.00.71Toys for children under 3 years US Free
UK 0% · EU 0%
UK 0% · EU 0%
9503.00.00.90Other toys and models US Free
UK 0% · EU 0%
UK 0% · EU 0%
9504.90.60.00Games played on boards of a special design US Free
UK 0% · EU 0%
UK 0% · EU 0%
9504.40.00.00Playing cards US Free
UK 2% · EU 2.7%
UK 2% · EU 2.7%
9506.62Inflatable balls US Free – 4.8%
UK 2% · EU 2.7%
UK 2% · EU 2.7%
9505Festive, carnival and entertainment articles (several lines) US Free
UK 2% · EU 2.7%
UK 2% · EU 2.7%
All 7 candidate codes for toys
| Code | What it covers | US | UK | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9503.00.00.73 | Toys for children 3 to 12 years | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 9503.00.00.71 | Toys for children under 3 years | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 9503.00.00.90 | Other toys and models | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 9504.90.60.00 | Games played on boards of a special design | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 9504.40.00.00 | Playing cards | Free | 2% | 2.7% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable balls | Free – 4.8% | 2% | 2.7% |
| 9505 | Festive, carnival and entertainment articles (several lines) | Free | 2% | 2.7% |
General (MFN) duty rates. Lower rates may apply under trade agreements; extra duties may apply depending on the country of origin. UK and EU columns show the rate for the six-digit subheading (most lines where a few specific products differ).
Examples: toys and their codes
| Product | Code | US | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plush stuffed animal for children | 9503.00.00.73 | Free | Toy for children 3 to 12. Ruling N361456 |
| Building block set for ages 6+ | 9503.00.00.73 | Free | Construction sets are toys under 9503. |
| Rattle or stacking toy for babies | 9503.00.00.71 | Free | Toys for children under 3 have their own line. |
| Tile game such as Rummikub | 9504.90.60.00 | Free | Games played on boards or with special pieces are 9504. Ruling N340939 |
| Inflatable beach ball | 9506.62 | Free – 4.8% | Inflatable balls are sports articles. |
Mistakes to avoid
- Trading cards are not playing cards. Collectible picture cards and trading card games have their own guide: trading cards.
- Toys sold with candy are classified by the part that gives the set its character, often the toy.
- Pet toys are not toys for customs; they are classified by material.
- Children's costumes are usually garments in Chapters 61 and 62, not festive articles.
Customs rulings on toys
The game contains 106 plastic tiles that are comprised of 2 sets, that are numbered 1-13 in 4 distinct colors.
“The applicable subheading for the game “Rummikub” will be 9504.90.6000.”
Quoted word for word from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection rulings database (CROSS). A ruling binds only the goods it describes, but shows how CBP reads these headings.
Questions about toys codes
What is the HS code for toys?
Most toys, including dolls, plush, building sets, puzzles and scale models, are 9503.00.00. The US suffix depends on the age group.
Are board games toys?
No. Board games and other table games are heading 9504, separate from toys.
Are toys duty-free in the US?
Toys under 9503 are duty-free at the general rate. Extra duties under Chapter 99 can apply depending on the country of origin.
Related guides
How this page is checked
- Every code above exists in the current US tariff schedule (Revision 22 (2026)). The build stops if a code disappears.
- Duty rates are read from the official data, not typed by hand: USITC for the US, the UK Trade Tariff for the UK and the EU.
- Ruling quotes are checked word for word against the ruling text, and rulings that are revoked or modified are removed.