The Product
- A hollow plastic tubular hoop, sold in 28, 32 and 34 inch diameters.
- Coated with colored iridescent PET film for a glossy look.
- Swung or twirled around the waist, limbs or neck, or rolled along the ground like a wheel.
- Principally designed to amuse children ages 6 and older.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Hoop Hula Hoop, item number 611044 | 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 placed the hula hoop under heading 9503, which names other toys, on the line for children's products labeled or determined by the importer as intended for ages 3 to 12. The letter describes the hoop as a toy, commonly known as a hula hoop, that is principally designed for the amusement of children ages 6 and older. The requester suggested that line, and CBP agreed.
The letter also notes. The letter notes that imports of the hoop 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 hollow plastic hoop swung or twirled around the waist, limbs or neck?
- Is it a toy meant to amuse children?
- Is the youngest age it is intended for between 3 and 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
N326379 (the Play-Doh Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Playset), N339910 (paper puppets) and N342962 (a puzzle mat) are on the same line, 9503.00.0073. N347565, a play kitchen, and N336465, telescopes, also cite 9503.00.0073.
- N336465November 29, 2023Telescopes from China9005.80.4040, 9503.00.0073
- N326379June 13, 2022Play-Doh “Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Playset” from China9503.00.0073
- N327599August 18, 2022Hypnotic aquarium from China9503.00.0090
- N339910May 24, 2024Paper puppets from China9503.00.0073
- N342962October 7, 2024Puzzle mat from China9503.00.0073
- N350566July 7, 2025Fabric snowman from China9503.00.0090
- N351155July 17, 2025“Girl Doll” from China9503.00.0090
- N347565April 23, 2025Play kitchen from China9503.00.0073
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N343349 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