Subheading · Chapter 95 · Heading 9503

9503.00

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

Customs duty Free – 4% standard rate · across 28 national lines depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 2 additional measures Import requirements: 3
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
Duty calculatorCalculate duty and taxes →

Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 9503 00 10 00 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages Free
  2. 9503 00 21 00 Dolls 4%
  3. 9503 00 21 10 Ornamental dolls dressed so as to reflect the folklore characteristic of the country of origin, hand-made 4%
  4. 9503 00 21 90 Other 4%
  5. 9503 00 29 00 Parts and accessories Free
  6. 9503 00 30 00 Electric trains, including tracks, signals and other accessories therefor; reduced-size (scale) model assembly kits Free
  7. 9503 00 35 00 Of plastics 4%
  8. 9503 00 39 00 Of other materials Free
  9. 9503 00 39 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
  10. 9503 00 39 90 Other Free
  11. 9503 00 41 00 Stuffed 4%
  12. 9503 00 49 00 Other Free
  13. 9503 00 49 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
  14. 9503 00 49 90 Other Free
  15. 9503 00 55 00 Toy musical instruments and apparatus Free
  16. 9503 00 55 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
  17. 9503 00 55 90 Other Free
  18. 9503 00 61 00 Of wood Free
  19. 9503 00 61 10 Hand-made Free
  20. 9503 00 61 90 Other Free
  21. 9503 00 69 00 Other 4%
  22. 9503 00 70 00 Other toys, put up in sets or outfits 4%
  23. 9503 00 75 00 Of plastics 4%
  24. 9503 00 79 00 Of other materials Free
  25. 9503 00 81 00 Toy weapons Free
  26. 9503 00 81 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
  27. 9503 00 81 90 Other Free
  28. 9503 00 85 00 Die-cast miniature models of metal 4%
  29. 9503 00 87 00 Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children Free
  30. 9503 00 95 00 Of plastics 4%
  31. 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%
  32. 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%
  33. 9503 00 95 90 Other 4%
  34. 9503 00 99 00 Other Free
  35. 9503 00 99 10 Hand-made, of wood Free
  36. 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
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    2021 No. 54
    Documents
    • C400 Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate
    • Y900 Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES)
    Tariff lines
    on 2 of 28 lines

Preferential rates by country

Agreement or schemeCountriesRate
standard rate (no agreement)—Free – 4%
DCTS Comprehensive
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 more

Afghanistan, 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")
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 23 more

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Free
DCTS Enhanced
Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 more

Algeria, 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 more

Antigua & 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 more

Anguilla, 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

last 12 months£2.6bn+5% · previous 12 months
Average import price£10.01 per kg
Jan 2024: £120.1mFeb 2024: £124.7mMar 2024: £149mApr 2024: £120mMay 2024: £133.3mJun 2024: £148.1mJul 2024: £179.5mAug 2024: £214mSept 2024: £253.9mOct 2024: £341mNov 2024: £288.1mDec 2024: £225.6mJan 2025: £153.5mFeb 2025: £175.9mMar 2025: £168.3mApr 2025: £129.6mMay 2025: £150.5mJun 2025: £153.1mJul 2025: £196.4mAug 2025: £216.7mSept 2025: £265.4mOct 2025: £317.8mNov 2025: £265.7mDec 2025: £211.7mJan 2026: £165.2mFeb 2026: £187.4mMar 2026: £189mApr 2026: £141.2mMay 2026: £168.2mJun 2026: £176.1mJul 2026: £240.3mAug 2026: £246.4m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
China £1.4bn 55.3% -6.1%
Czechia £460.7m 17.9% +42.5%
Vietnam £196.8m 7.6% +32.7%
Hungary £167.6m 6.5% +32%
Indonesia £55.8m 2.2% +6.8%
Ireland £33.8m 1.3% +6.9%
Denmark £24.7m 1% -29.2%
Germany £19.5m 0.8% -17.7%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

9503.00 · US$62.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$158kUS$158k+US$16m+US$256m+> US$890m

Exports: 221
  1. China: US$40.7bn
  2. Vietnam: US$3.4bn
  3. Czechia: US$2.8bn
  4. Germany: US$1.7bn
  5. Mexico: US$1.6bn
  6. Hungary: US$1.4bn
  7. Indonesia: US$890m
  8. Poland: US$883m
  9. Netherlands: US$820m
  10. United States: US$751m
  11. United Kingdom: US$707m
  12. France: US$688m
  13. Denmark: US$562m
  14. Italy: US$458m
  15. Spain: US$458m
  16. Japan: US$439m
  17. Thailand: US$392m
  18. Belgium: US$315m
  19. Hong Kong SAR China: US$298m
  20. Taiwan: US$298m
  21. Malaysia: US$284m
  22. Greece: US$256m
  23. India: US$229m
  24. Slovakia: US$168m
  25. Malta: US$156m
  26. Austria: US$149m
  27. Romania: US$135m
  28. Türkiye: US$94m
  29. Sweden: US$94m
  30. Bangladesh: US$84m
  31. Slovenia: US$82m
  32. South Korea: US$78m
  33. Canada: US$72m
  34. Philippines: US$70m
  35. Tunisia: US$68m
  36. Portugal: US$63m
  37. Bulgaria: US$57m
  38. Cambodia: US$50m
  39. Ireland: US$48m
  40. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$47m
  41. Russia: US$45m
  42. Lithuania: US$44m
  43. Estonia: US$38m
  44. Kazakhstan: US$35m
  45. Sri Lanka: US$31m
  46. Singapore: US$29m
  47. Chile: US$28m
  48. Latvia: US$28m
  49. Switzerland: US$28m
  50. Laos: US$27m
  51. Moldova: US$23m
  52. Ukraine: US$21m
  53. Norway: US$17m
  54. Colombia: US$17m
  55. Finland: US$16m
  56. Pakistan: US$16m
  57. Australia: US$15m
  58. Croatia: US$15m
  59. United Arab Emirates: US$13m
  60. South Africa: US$13m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$40.7bn 65.1%
2 Vietnam US$3.4bn 5.5%
3 Czechia US$2.8bn 4.4%
4 Germany US$1.7bn 2.8%
5 Mexico US$1.6bn 2.5%
6 Hungary US$1.4bn 2.2%
7 Indonesia US$890m 1.4%
8 Poland US$883m 1.4%
9 Netherlands US$820m 1.3%
10 United States US$751m 1.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$18.3bn 29.2%
2 Germany US$4bn 6.3%
3 United Kingdom US$2.9bn 4.6%
4 Japan US$2.7bn 4.4%
5 France US$2.3bn 3.7%
6 Mexico US$1.9bn 3.1%
7 Canada US$1.8bn 2.8%
8 Poland US$1.7bn 2.8%
9 Netherlands US$1.7bn 2.7%
10 Czechia 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 countryMFN dutylines from – todata year
Afghanistan 50% 2018 · HS 2012
Albania 0% 2023
Algeria 30% 2023
Angola 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Anguilla 13% 5% – 15% 2021 · HS 2017
Antigua & Barbuda 20% 2021 · HS 2007
Argentina 34% 20% – 35% 2023 · HS 2017
Armenia 9% 7.5% – 10% 2023
Aruba 6% 2021 · HS 2012
Australia 3.5% 0% – 5% 2023
Azerbaijan 14% 0% – 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Bahamas 10% 0% – 20% 2022
Bahrain 5% 2023
Bangladesh 25% 2023 · HS 2017
Barbados 20% 2022 · HS 2017
Belarus 9% 7.5% – 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Belize 20% 2023
Benin 20% 2023
Bermuda 25% 2023
Bhutan 10% 2022
Bolivia 15% 10% – 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Bosnia & Herzegovina 10% 2022
Botswana 10% 0% – 20% 2023
Brazil 33% 2% – 35% 2023 · HS 2017
Brunei 0.4% 0% – 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Burkina Faso 20% 2023
Burundi 25% 2023
Cambodia 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Cameroon 30% 2023
Canada 4% 0% – 8% 2023
Cape Verde 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Central African Republic 30% 2023
Chad 30% 2023
Chile 6% 2023 · HS 2017
China 0% 2023
Colombia 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Comoros 5% 2021 · HS 2017
Congo - Brazzaville 30% 2023
Cook Islands 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Costa Rica 13% 0% – 14% 2023
Côte d’Ivoire 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Cuba 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Dominica 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Dominican Republic 20% 2023
Ecuador 30% 2023 · HS 2017
Egypt 20% 2019 · HS 2017
El Salvador 14% 0% – 15% 2022
Equatorial Guinea 30% 2023
Eswatini 10% 0% – 20% 2023
Ethiopia 20% 5% – 35% 2021 · HS 2017
European Union (27 countries) 2% 0% – 4.7% 2023
Fiji 5% 2023
French Polynesia 13% 2023
Gabon 30% 2023
Gambia 20% 2023
Georgia 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Ghana 20% 2023
Gibraltar 2.8% 0% – 3% 2023 · HS 2017
Grenada 20% 2023 · HS 2012
Guatemala 14% 0% – 15% 2023
Guinea 20% 2023
Guinea-Bissau 20% 2023
Guyana 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Haiti 10% 2020 · HS 2017
Honduras 14% 0% – 15% 2023
Hong Kong SAR China 0% 2023
Iceland 0% 2023
India 60% 2023
Indonesia 15% 10% – 20% 2023
Iran 21% 10% – 26% 2020 · HS 2017
Israel 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Jamaica 20% 2023
Japan 0% 2023
Jordan 2.5% 0% – 5% 2023
Kazakhstan 5% 2023
Kenya 25% 2023
Kuwait 5% 2023
Kyrgyzstan 9% 7.5% – 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Laos 8.6% 5% – 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Lebanon 5% 2020 · HS 2017
Lesotho 10% 0% – 20% 2023
Liberia 20% 2023
Libya 5% 2021 · HS 2017
Liechtenstein 2.4%* 1.4% – 3.3% 2021 · HS 2017
Macao SAR China 0% 2023
Madagascar 20% 2023
Malawi 25% 2021 · HS 2017
Malaysia 0% 2023
Maldives 0% 2023
Mali 20% 2023
Mauritania 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Mauritius 0% 2023
Mexico 8.7% 0% – 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Micronesia 4% 2021 · HS 2017
Moldova 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Mongolia 5% 2023
Montserrat 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Morocco 2.5% 2023
Mozambique 20% 2023
Myanmar (Burma) 6.1% 3% – 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Namibia 10% 0% – 20% 2023
Nauru 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Nepal 10% 2023
New Zealand 1.3% 0% – 5% 2023
Nicaragua 12% 0% – 15% 2023
Niger 20% 2023
Nigeria 20% 2023
North Macedonia 0% 2023
Norway 0% 2023
Oman 5% 2023
Pakistan 13% 3% – 20% 2023
Palau 3% 2023 · HS 2012
Palestinian Territories 25% 0% – 100% 2017 · HS 2017
Panama 9.6% 5% – 10% 2023
Papua New Guinea 0% 2023
Paraguay 14% 6% – 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Peru 6% 2023 · HS 2017
Philippines 8.1% 0% – 10% 2023
Qatar 5% 2023
Russia 9% 7.5% – 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Rwanda 25% 2023
Samoa 20% 2020 · HS 2017
São Tomé & Príncipe 10% 2019 · HS 2017
Saudi Arabia 6.8% 5% – 15% 2023
Senegal 20% 2023
Seychelles 0% 2023
Sierra Leone 20% 2023
Singapore 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Solomon Islands 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Somalia 25% 2023 · HS 2017
South Africa 10% 0% – 20% 2023
South Korea 3.3% 0% – 8% 2023
Sri Lanka 20% 2023
St Kitts & Nevis 25% 2023
St Lucia 20% 2023 · HS 2012
St Pierre & Miquelon 6% 2021 · HS 2017
St Vincent & the Grenadines 20% 2023
Sudan 25% 2021 · HS 2017
Suriname 20% 2023 · HS 2007
Switzerland 2.3%* 1.4% – 3.2% 2023
Syria 5% 2020 · HS 2012
Tajikistan 0% 2021 · HS 2012
Tanzania 25% 2023
Thailand 10% 2023
Togo 20% 2023
Tonga 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Trinidad & Tobago 20% 2023 · HS 2012
Türkiye 27% 15% – 30% 2023
Tuvalu 15% 2017 · HS 2017
Uganda 35% 2023
Ukraine 0% 2023 · HS 2017
United Arab Emirates 5% 2023
United Kingdom 1.6% 0% – 4% 2023
United States 0% 2023
Uruguay 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Uzbekistan 9.4% 0% – 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Vanuatu 10% 2023
Venezuela 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Vietnam 15% 10% – 20% 2023
Wallis & Futuna 6% 2021 · HS 2012
Yemen 5% 2017 · HS 2017
Zambia 25% 2023
Zimbabwe 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 children
38520 Dolls representing human beings; toys representing animals or non-human creatures
38530 Parts and accessories of dolls representing human beings
38540 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

HSCode
20179503.00changed
20129503.00changed
20079503.00changed
20029501.00, 9502.10, 9502.91, 9502.99, 9503.10, 9503.20, 9503.30, 9503.41, 9503.49, 9503.50, 9503.60, 9503.70, 9503.80, 9503.90changed
19969501.00, 9502.10, 9502.91, 9502.99, 9503.10, 9503.20, 9503.30, 9503.41, 9503.49, 9503.50, 9503.60, 9503.70, 9503.80, 9503.90changed
19929501.00, 9502.10, 9502.91, 9502.99, 9503.10, 9503.20, 9503.30, 9503.41, 9503.49, 9503.50, 9503.60, 9503.70, 9503.80, 9503.90changed

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 26 August 2026 · 9503.00.00.73

    The tariff classification of handbags and a plush toy from Cambodia and Vietnam

  • N363652 U.S. CBP 13 August 2026 · 9503.00.00.90

    The tariff classification of toy minifigure apparel from Spain

  • N363701 U.S. CBP 13 August 2026 · 9503.00.00.90

    The tariff classification and marking of a plush teddy bear from China

  • N362816 U.S. CBP 15 July 2026 · 9503.00.00.73

    The tariff classification of “Squishy Cloud Buddies” from China

  • N361341 U.S. CBP 1 June 2026 · 9503.00.00.73

    The tariff classification of a “Disney Princess Set” from China

  • N361456 U.S. CBP 1 June 2026 · 9503.00.00.73

    The tariff classification of a children’s plush ladybug stuffed toy from China

  • 600016908 HMRC 19 October 2026 – 18 October 2029 · 9503 00 41 00

    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 9 October 2026 – 8 October 2029 · 9503 00 49 90

    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 2 October 2026 – 1 October 2029 · 9503 00 21 90

    An articulated plastic figure depicting a human character from a popular smartphone game. The figure is made from plastic; PVC is used for the hair, limbs and main body sections; ABS is used for the connecting joints. The figure is designed to look as if it is dressed in a stylised maids black and…

  • 600016614 HMRC 2 October 2026 – 1 October 2029 · 9503 00 21 90

    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 2 October 2026 – 1 October 2029 · 9503 00 49 90

    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 15 September 2026 – 14 September 2029 · 9503 00 70 00

    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…

646 rulings in total for this code

Recent rule changes mentioning this code

Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.

  1. TR Import and export controls

    İthalatta Gözetim Uygulanmasına İlişkin Tebliğ (Tebliğ No: 2019/6)’de Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ

    RG 11.07.2026 sayı 33307 · Tebliğ 2019/6 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

  2. TR Import and export controls

    Oyuncakların İthalat Denetimi Tebliği (Ürün Güvenliği ve Denetimi: 2026/10)’nde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ (Ürün Güvenliği ve Denetimi: 2026/38)

    RG 11.07.2026 sayı 33307 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

  3. TR Import and export controls

    Anne ve Bebek Ürünlerinin İthalat Denetimi Tebliği (Ürün Güvenliği ve Denetimi: 2026/17)’nde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Tebliğ (Ürün Güvenliği ve Denetimi: 2026/40)

    RG 11.07.2026 sayı 33307 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

  4. TR Tariff change

    İthalat Rejimi Kararında Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11506)

    RG 11.07.2026 sayı 33307 · Karar 11506 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

  5. EU Tariff change · Applies from:

    Regulation (EU) 2026/1395 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2026 on applying a generalised scheme of tariff preferences and repealing Regulation (EU) No 978/2012

    CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

  6. GB Sanctions · Applies from:

    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk

  7. GB Tariff change

    Update to Autonomous Suspension Coverage – 8 January 2026

    Trade Tariff news 3959 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

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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.

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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.

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