The Product
- A 6 inch tall plastic electronic Bluey figure with poseable arms, sold with 2 AAA batteries and an instruction manual.
- Made for hide and seek with 2 or more players: once hidden, a press of her nose starts a built-in timer.
- She talks and giggles every few seconds to lead the seekers to her. Whoever finds her before time runs out wins.
- A second press of her nose starts a dance mode that plays her theme song.
- Principally designed for the entertainment of children ages 3 and older.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Bluey Hide & Seek toy, item # 651946 | 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 of all kinds. CBP placed the figure 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 letter describes the toy as principally designed for the entertainment of children ages 3 and older.
The letter also notes. The letter notes that imports of the toy may fall under 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 figure made to entertain children?
- Is it a plastic electronic figure that talks or makes sounds during play?
- Is it made for children ages 3 and older?
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
CBP put several other toys on the same line: a toy bubble machine (N338289), a pet carrier toy (N335354), a Snoopy plush toy (N339134), an inflatable splash toy (N344313) and a toy face mask (N344838). N346790 covers a 3-dimensional plush toy, N336678 covers a Bluey plush toy and a throw blanket, and N340119 covers a toy claw machine.
- N336678December 1, 2023Plush toy, “Bluey,” and a throw blanket from China6301.40.0010, 9503.00.0073
- N338289February 28, 2024Toy bubble machine from China9503.00.0073
- N346790March 25, 20253-dimensional plush toy from China9503.00.0073
- N335354September 28, 2023Pet carrier toy from China9503.00.0073
- N339134April 4, 2024“Snoopy” plush toy from China9503.00.0073
- N340119May 28, 2024Toy claw machine from China9503.00.0090
- N344313December 11, 2024The tariff classification for an inflatable splash toy from China9503.00.0073
- N344838January 16, 2025Toy face mask from China9503.00.0073
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N347055 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