Subheading · Chapter 95 · Heading 9503
9503.00: 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
Toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles
9503.00 is the HS subheading for toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles, under heading 9503 in chapter 95.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9503 00 10 00 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages Free
- 9503 00 21 00 Dolls 4%
- 9503 00 21 10 Ornamental dolls dressed so as to reflect the folklore characteristic of the country of origin, hand-made 4%
- 9503 00 21 90 Other 4%
- 9503 00 29 00 Parts and accessories Free
- 9503 00 30 00 Electric trains, including tracks, signals and other accessories therefor; reduced-size (scale) model assembly kits Free
- 9503 00 35 00 Of plastics 4%
- 9503 00 39 00 Of other materials Free
- 9503 00 39 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
- 9503 00 39 90 Other Free
- 9503 00 41 00 Stuffed 4%
- 9503 00 49 00 Other Free
- 9503 00 49 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
- 9503 00 49 90 Other Free
- 9503 00 55 00 Toy musical instruments and apparatus Free
- 9503 00 55 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
- 9503 00 55 90 Other Free
- 9503 00 61 00 Of wood Free
- 9503 00 61 10 Hand-made Free
- 9503 00 61 90 Other Free
- 9503 00 69 00 Other 4%
- 9503 00 70 00 Other toys, put up in sets or outfits 4%
- 9503 00 75 00 Of plastics 4%
- 9503 00 79 00 Of other materials Free
- 9503 00 81 00 Toy weapons Free
- 9503 00 81 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
- 9503 00 81 90 Other Free
- 9503 00 85 00 Die-cast miniature models of metal 4%
- 9503 00 87 00 Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children Free
- 9503 00 95 00 Of plastics 4%
- 9503 00 95 30 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%
- 9503 00 95 40 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%
- 9503 00 95 90 Other 4%
- 9503 00 99 00 Other Free
- 9503 00 99 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
- 9503 00 99 90 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-use Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- until 31 December 2028
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 2 of 28 lines
Import requirements 3
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on cat and dog fur
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2009/1056
- Documents
- Y922 Other than cats and dogs fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343)
- Tariff lines
- on 14 of 28 lines
- Import controlImport control - CITES
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free – 4% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1.4bn | 55.3% | -6.1% | |
| £460.7m | 17.9% | +42.5% | |
| £196.8m | 7.6% | +32.7% | |
| £167.6m | 6.5% | +32% | |
| £55.8m | 2.2% | +6.8% | |
| £33.8m | 1.3% | +6.9% | |
| £24.7m | 1% | -29.2% | |
| £19.5m | 0.8% | -17.7% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$158kUS$158k+US$16m+US$256m+> US$890m
Exports: 221
- China: US$40.7bn
- Vietnam: US$3.4bn
- Czechia: US$2.8bn
- Germany: US$1.7bn
- Mexico: US$1.6bn
- Hungary: US$1.4bn
- Indonesia: US$890m
- Poland: US$883m
- Netherlands: US$820m
- United States: US$751m
- United Kingdom: US$707m
- France: US$688m
- Denmark: US$562m
- Italy: US$458m
- Spain: US$458m
- Japan: US$439m
- Thailand: US$392m
- Belgium: US$315m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$298m
- Taiwan: US$298m
- Malaysia: US$284m
- Greece: US$256m
- India: US$229m
- Slovakia: US$168m
- Malta: US$156m
- Austria: US$149m
- Romania: US$135m
- Türkiye: US$94m
- Sweden: US$94m
- Bangladesh: US$84m
- Slovenia: US$82m
- South Korea: US$78m
- Canada: US$72m
- Philippines: US$70m
- Tunisia: US$68m
- Portugal: US$63m
- Bulgaria: US$57m
- Cambodia: US$50m
- Ireland: US$48m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$47m
- Russia: US$45m
- Lithuania: US$44m
- Estonia: US$38m
- Kazakhstan: US$35m
- Sri Lanka: US$31m
- Singapore: US$29m
- Chile: US$28m
- Latvia: US$28m
- Switzerland: US$28m
- Laos: US$27m
- Moldova: US$23m
- Ukraine: US$21m
- Norway: US$17m
- Colombia: US$17m
- Finland: US$16m
- Pakistan: US$16m
- Australia: US$15m
- Croatia: US$15m
- United Arab Emirates: US$13m
- South Africa: US$13m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$13mUS$13m+US$110m+US$633m+> US$1.8bn
Imports: 223
- United States: US$18.3bn
- Germany: US$4bn
- United Kingdom: US$2.9bn
- Japan: US$2.7bn
- France: US$2.3bn
- Mexico: US$1.9bn
- Canada: US$1.8bn
- Poland: US$1.7bn
- Netherlands: US$1.7bn
- Czechia: US$1.6bn
- Australia: US$1.3bn
- Spain: US$1.1bn
- Russia: US$1bn
- Italy: US$1bn
- Belgium: US$871m
- South Korea: US$829m
- Saudi Arabia: US$809m
- Vietnam: US$783m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$762m
- Kazakhstan: US$742m
- Austria: US$688m
- United Arab Emirates: US$653m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$633m
- Switzerland: US$528m
- Peru: US$526m
- China: US$516m
- Romania: US$496m
- Hungary: US$472m
- Brazil: US$441m
- Taiwan: US$406m
- Ireland: US$383m
- Singapore: US$376m
- Denmark: US$374m
- Slovakia: US$362m
- Thailand: US$344m
- Sweden: US$306m
- Türkiye: US$306m
- Greece: US$282m
- Malaysia: US$272m
- Portugal: US$271m
- Indonesia: US$262m
- Chile: US$236m
- Israel: US$229m
- Norway: US$222m
- Iraq: US$217m
- Philippines: US$214m
- New Zealand: US$195m
- Bulgaria: US$187m
- Ukraine: US$177m
- Slovenia: US$174m
- Egypt: US$150m
- Colombia: US$139m
- South Africa: US$135m
- Finland: US$129m
- Croatia: US$111m
- Guatemala: US$110m
- Argentina: US$99m
- India: US$94m
- Lithuania: US$92m
- Estonia: US$82m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$40.7bn | 65.1% | |
| 2 | US$3.4bn | 5.5% | |
| 3 | US$2.8bn | 4.4% | |
| 4 | US$1.7bn | 2.8% | |
| 5 | US$1.6bn | 2.5% | |
| 6 | US$1.4bn | 2.2% | |
| 7 | US$890m | 1.4% | |
| 8 | US$883m | 1.4% | |
| 9 | US$820m | 1.3% | |
| 10 | US$751m | 1.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$18.3bn | 29.2% | |
| 2 | US$4bn | 6.3% | |
| 3 | US$2.9bn | 4.6% | |
| 4 | US$2.7bn | 4.4% | |
| 5 | US$2.3bn | 3.7% | |
| 6 | US$1.9bn | 3.1% | |
| 7 | US$1.8bn | 2.8% | |
| 8 | US$1.7bn | 2.8% | |
| 9 | US$1.7bn | 2.7% | |
| 10 | US$1.6bn | 2.6% |
Import duty on this product around the world 163
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 10%median duty
- 22number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 60%highest: India, Afghanistan, Uganda
163
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | 2018 · HS 2012 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 13% | 5% – 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 20% | 2021 · HS 2007 | ||
| 34% | 20% – 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 9% | 7.5% – 10% | 2023 | |
| 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | ||
| 3.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 | |
| 14% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 10% | 0% – 20% | 2022 | |
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 | ||
| 9% | 7.5% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 10% | 2022 | ||
| 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 10% | 2022 | ||
| 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 33% | 2% – 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 0.4% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 4% | 0% – 8% | 2023 | |
| 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | ||
| 13% | 0% – 14% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2019 · HS 2017 | ||
| 14% | 0% – 15% | 2022 | |
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 5% – 35% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 2% | 0% – 4.7% | 2023 | |
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 13% | 2023 | ||
| 30% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 2.8% | 0% – 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | ||
| 14% | 0% – 15% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | ||
| 14% | 0% – 15% | 2023 | |
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 60% | 2023 | ||
| 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 21% | 10% – 26% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
| 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 | |
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 9% | 7.5% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 8.6% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | ||
| 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 2.4%* | 1.4% – 3.3% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 8.7% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 2.5% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 6.1% | 3% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 10% | 2023 | ||
| 1.3% | 0% – 5% | 2023 | |
| 12% | 0% – 15% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 13% | 3% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | ||
| 25% | 0% – 100% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
| 9.6% | 5% – 10% | 2023 | |
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 14% | 6% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 8.1% | 0% – 10% | 2023 | |
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 9% | 7.5% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 | ||
| 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | ||
| 6.8% | 5% – 15% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 3.3% | 0% – 8% | 2023 | |
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | ||
| 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2007 | ||
| 2.3%* | 1.4% – 3.2% | 2023 | |
| 5% | 2020 · HS 2012 | ||
| 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 10% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | ||
| 27% | 15% – 30% | 2023 | |
| 15% | 2017 · HS 2017 | ||
| 35% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 1.6% | 0% – 4% | 2023 | |
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 9.4% | 0% – 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| 10% | 2023 | ||
| 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | ||
| 15% | 10% – 20% | 2023 | |
| 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | ||
| 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 0.4% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 8942 Tricycles, scooters, pedal car & similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models & similar recreational models, working/not; puzzles of all kinds
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Consumption goods · BEC 713202
- CPC 2.1 product
- 38510 Dolls' carriages; wheeled toys designed to be ridden by children38520 Dolls representing human beings; toys representing animals or non-human creatures38530 Parts and accessories of dolls representing human beings38540 Toy electric trains and tracks, signals and other accessories therefor; reduced-size ("scale") model assembly kits and other construction sets and constructional toys
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 3240 Manufacture of games and toys
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9503.00 | changed |
| 2012 | 9503.00 | changed |
| 2007 | 9503.00 | changed |
| 2002 | 9501.00, 9502.10, 9502.91, 9502.99, 9503.10, 9503.20, 9503.30, 9503.41, 9503.49, 9503.50, 9503.60, 9503.70, 9503.80, 9503.90 | changed |
| 1996 | 9501.00, 9502.10, 9502.91, 9502.99, 9503.10, 9503.20, 9503.30, 9503.41, 9503.49, 9503.50, 9503.60, 9503.70, 9503.80, 9503.90 | changed |
| 1992 | 9501.00, 9502.10, 9502.91, 9502.99, 9503.10, 9503.20, 9503.30, 9503.41, 9503.49, 9503.50, 9503.60, 9503.70, 9503.80, 9503.90 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 646
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364364 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of handbags and a plush toy from Cambodia and Vietnam
- N363652 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of toy minifigure apparel from Spain
- N363701 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and marking of a plush teddy bear from China
- N362816 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of “Squishy Cloud Buddies” from China
- N361341 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a “Disney Princess Set” from China
- N361456 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a children’s plush ladybug stuffed toy from China
- 600016908 HMRC
A soft baby comfort blanket featuring an attached soft plush rabbit, designed to provide comfort and soothing reassurance. It is suitable from birth upwards. It comes in a variety of colours. It is made from 100% polyester, using a mix of new and recycled material for a soft finish. The square…
- 600015877 HMRC
The product is an unstuffed toy cats face. The item is made from knitted stretch polyester fabric and is machine-stitched throughout. It depicts a stylised black cat with green eyes and green inner ears, a grey underside, and decorative facial details. The ears, paws and other raised features…
- 600016613 HMRC
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- 600016614 HMRC
An articulated figure depicting a human character from a popular anime series. The figure is made from PVC & ABS plastic. It is designed to look as if it is wearing a light brown tunic with cream sleeves showing; brown boots and gloves; a green neck scarf and black trousers, it has short brown…
- 600016615 HMRC
A plastic figurine depicting a non-human character from an amine & manga series. The figurine is approximately 17-18 cm tall. It has the appearance of wearing a halter neck top with the appearance of wires covering it and a white sleeveless shirt; black shorts together with long gloves of…
- 600015681 HMRC
A toy set containing a breakable cake slice, a spoon, slime, a syringe and a stylised animal character. The pictures with the application show a light pink cake slice with bright pink icing, on one of the sides is a black mouth and eyes. The plastic spoon included can be used to break open the…
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In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 9503.00 covers 28 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4%. 17 of them are duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 9503.00 into 19 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4.7% (average 2%). 11 of them are duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free – 4%; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles worth £2.6bn (up 5% on the year before), at an average of £10.01 per kg; China supplied 55%, followed by Czechia.
World trade in toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles reached US$62.4bn in 2024, up 4.1% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 65.1% of the total, ahead of Vietnam.
Products classified here
- lego
- toy doll
- toy guns
- water gun
- karts, toy
- pop up toy
- toy swords
- puzzle cube
- drones, toys
- marbles, toy
- toy, vehicle
- balloon, foil
- tent, child's
- roomerang, toy
- zoetrope, toys
- toy set, robots
- party lips (6pc)
- pop rocketz, toy
- stuffed toy doll
- party flutes (6pc)
- voice changer, toy
- water lounger (toy)
- animal toys, stuffed
- teddy bears, stuffed
- glitter, as plaything
- swim ring, inflatable
- stickbot action figure
- electric scooter, childrens
- toy cars, die-cast of metal
- unicorn, toy (moulded plastic)
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for 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?
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 fall under HS subheading 9503.00, part of heading 9503, in section XX of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9503.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9503.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 4.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar…?
China, with US$40.7bn in 2024 (65.1% of world exports).
Which countries can export toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free – 4% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import toys, dolls, scale models and puzzles from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (55%), Czechia (18%) and Vietnam (8%), out of total imports of £2.6bn.
Typical products
- animal toys, stuffed
- balloon, foil
- drones, toys
- electric scooter, childrens
- glitter, as plaything
- karts, toy
- lego
- marbles, toy
- party flutes (6pc)
- party lips (6pc)
- pop rocketz, toy
- pop up toy
- potato head family, plastic toy
- puzzle cube
- roomerang, toy
- stickbot action figure
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.