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Updated September 19, 2026

What is the HTS code for a wind-up seashell dive toy for kids?

HTS code

9503.00.0073

CBP classified the Seashell Dive Game, a wind-up plastic clam shell that pops open and releases three floating starfish for children to catch, under HTS 9503.00.0073 in ruling N342198. That line covers other toys labeled or determined by the importer as intended for children 3 to 12 years of age.

  • CBP ruling N342198
  • September 3, 2024
  • Current
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The Product

  • A water toy for young children: a plastic clam shell that opens in half.
  • Holds 3 small plastic floating starfish inside.
  • A wind-up timer dial pops the shell open and releases the starfish for children to catch.
  • Intended for children ages 3 years and older.

CBP's Ruling

ItemHTS codeCBP's description of the line
Seashell Dive Game, item number 56262HTS 9503.00.0073Tricycles, 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 found the Seashell Dive Game is a toy principally designed for the frivolous amusement of children ages 3 years and older. That puts it in heading 9503, the heading for dolls, other toys and puzzles.

Within that heading, CBP placed it on the line for children's products labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age.

Headings CBP ruled out

  • heading 9504, competitive games: The letter finds the toy's size, construction and limited skill level demands set it apart from the competitive games of heading 9504.
  • heading 9506, sports equipment: For the same reasons, the letter finds it isn't sports equipment of heading 9506.

Does this apply to your product?

It likely does if you can answer yes to each of these:

  • Is it a toy made for the amusement of young children rather than a competitive game?
  • Is it a plastic shell with a wind-up timer that pops open to release floating pieces?
  • Does playing with it call for only a limited level of skill?
  • Is it labeled or intended for children 3 years of age and older?

A no to any of them can mean a different code. A licensed broker can classify your product.

The code today

HTS codeIn today's scheduleWhere it sitsToday's duty
9503.00.0073✓ Still in the scheduleHeading 9503 › 3 to 12 years of ageCheck today's duty 

Checked against today's tariff schedule. The duty calculator opens with the code filled in.

Related rulings

N320174, N324535, N325225 and N327939 put other toys on the same line: a Finger Sports pool table game, a Pocket Travel Fishing Set, a Finger Sports bowling toy and a plush stuffed mermaid toy.

  • N320174June 30, 2021“Finger Sports Pool Table Game” from China9503.00.0073
  • N319421May 26, 2021, modified“Wacky Packages” and a miniature Uno game from China9503.00.0073, 9504.90.9080
  • N324046February 10, 2022Jigsaw puzzles from Russia9503.00.0090
  • N324535March 22, 2022“Pocket Travel Fishing Set” from China9503.00.0073
  • N325225April 28, 2022“Finger Sports” bowling toy from China9503.00.0073
  • N325867May 23, 2022“3 Piece Clock Kit” from China9503.00.0090
  • N327599August 18, 2022Hypnotic aquarium from China9503.00.0090
  • N327939September 7, 2022Plush stuffed mermaid toy from China9503.00.0073
Read CBP's full ruling N342198 The letter as CBP published it, on rulings.cbp.gov

Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N342198 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