The Product
- A puzzle book in which children match stickers to shapes.
- Monster High fashion doll characters are printed in scenes with outlines of shirts, dresses, shoes, boots and other accessories; children complete each outfit by matching stickers to the outlines.
- Principally designed for the amusement of children ages 6 years and older.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Monster High: Dress-Up Sticker Book, item number JBF12 | 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
CBP treated the sticker book as a puzzle book. Children match stickers to the outlines of shirts, dresses, shoes and accessories on the characters printed in its pages, and CBP found the book principally designed for the amusement of children ages 6 and older.
Heading 9503 names puzzles of all kinds among toys. CBP placed the book on the line for children's products labeled or determined by the importer as intended for ages 3 to 12; the book is meant for children ages 6 and older.
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 sticker book where children match stickers to printed shapes or outlines?
- Is it designed principally for children's amusement?
- Is it labeled or intended for use by children ages 3 to 12?
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
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- N356684December 15, 2025Sticker by Number books from China9503.00.0073
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- N353570October 3, 2025Book and plush toys from China and Vietnam4901.99.0070, 9503.00.0073
- N324405March 4, 2022“Happy Go Fluffy - DIY Gem Sticker Kit” from China9503.00.0073
- N353280October 1, 2025Book, a wall hanging, and plush toys from China and Vietnam4901.99.0070, 6307.90.9891, 9503.00.0073
- N304615June 28, 2019Puffy sticker maker from China9503.00.0073
- N336465November 29, 2023Telescopes from China9005.80.4040, 9503.00.0073
- N327599August 18, 2022Hypnotic aquarium from China9503.00.0090
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N340916 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