The Product
- A play set made of a theater curtain, a tension rod, 3 plush toys, a double-sided inflatable map and a washable dry erase marker.
- The curtain has a large rectangular opening in the middle, a fold-out ledge and a front pocket that holds the inflatable map.
- The tension rod holds the curtain in a standard size doorway opening.
- The plush toys depict characters from the Paw Patrol animated television series, and the set is designed for imaginative role play imitating the characters' missions.
- Principally designed for the amusement of children 3 to 12 years of age.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Paw Patrol Mission Control, item number 513991 | HTS 9503.00.0073 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, and similar wheeled toys…dolls, other toys…puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof… ‘Children’s products’ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: 3 to 12 years of age |
Explanation
Heading 9503 names dolls, other toys and puzzles. CBP placed the play set on the line for other toys that are children's products labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age; the set is designed for imaginative role play and is principally designed for the amusement of children 3 to 12 years of age.
The letter also notes. The letter notes that imports of this product may be subject to Section 133 of the Customs Regulations if they copy or simulate a registered trademark, trade name or copyright recorded with CBP.
Does this apply to your product?
It likely does if you can answer yes to each of these:
- Is it a toy play set designed for children's imaginative role play?
- Is it principally designed for the amusement of children?
- Is it labeled or determined to be for children 3 to 12 years of age?
A no to any of them can mean a different code. A licensed broker can classify your product.
The code today
| HTS code | In today's schedule | Where it sits | Today's duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9503.00.0073 | ✓ Still in the schedule | Heading 9503 › 3 to 12 years of age | Today's duty from China |
Checked against today's tariff schedule. The duty calculator opens with the code and country filled in.
Related rulings
N339880 and N301162 place a Paw Patrol Pop Up Pretend Suitcase and a Paw Patrol Pop-Up Pretend Table on the same line, as do N326379 (a Play-Doh Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Playset) and N337343 (a tabletop vanity role play kit and a hair styling tote role play kit). N340039 covers a Paw Patrol Activity Deluxe Tray and a Mickey Mouse Activity Deluxe Tray, and N347565 covers a play kitchen.
- N339880May 17, 2024The tariff classification for the Paw Patrol “Pop Up Pretend™ Suitcase,” from China9503.00.0073
- N340039May 20, 2024Paw Patrol Activity Deluxe Tray and a Mickey Mouse Activity Deluxe Tray from China9503.00.0073, 9504.90.6000
- N347565April 23, 2025Play kitchen from China9503.00.0073
- N349756June 18, 2025“Dino Carry Case Play Set” from China9503.00.0073
- N301162November 8, 2018Paw Patrol Pop-Up Pretend Table from China9503.00.0073
- N326379June 13, 2022Play-Doh “Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Playset” from China9503.00.0073
- N350922July 3, 2025“Dino Carry Case Play Set” from China. Correction to N3497569503.00.73
- N337343January 19, 2024Tabletop vanity role play kit and a hair styling tote role play kit from China9503.00.0073
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N338391 in plain English and checked its codes against the letter and today's tariff schedule. A ruling applies only to goods that match its facts; our terms explain the rest. Terms