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Updated September 19, 2026

What is the HTS code for a toy claw machine?

HTS code

9503.00.0073

CBP classified a battery operated plastic toy claw machine, a small version of an arcade claw crane game, under HTS 9503.00.0073 in ruling N347572. That line covers other toys that the importer labels or determines as intended for children 3 to 12 years of age. CBP found that the machine's construction, size and limited function make it a toy.

  • Made in China
  • CBP ruling N347572
  • April 23, 2025
  • Current
Today's duty from China

The Product

  • A small scale, battery operated plastic toy version of a real claw machine, about 10.79 by 8.58 by 12 inches.
  • A clear rectangular container is filled with small objects through a door in the back. It comes with 10 plastic capsules for prizes or candy and 6 plastic tokens.
  • Three front levers move the claw forward and back, left and right, and up and down, and open it to grab a prize. Players get unlimited attempts within 45 seconds.
  • Tokens start the game, music plays while the claw is in use, and it runs on 6 AA batteries that are not included.
  • Principally designed for the amusement of children 6 years of age and older.

CBP's Ruling

ItemHTS codeCBP's description of the line
Electronic Arcade Claw Crane Game, item number 326669HTS 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

Heading 9503 names other toys. CBP found that the claw machine's construction, size and limited function make it a toy, and that it is principally designed for the amusement of children 6 years of age and older.

The importer suggested 9503.00.0073 and CBP agreed. That statistical line covers children's products, as defined in 15 U.S.C. 2052, that the importer labels or determines as intended for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age.

Does this apply to your product?

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

  • Is it a small, battery operated plastic toy version of a claw machine?
  • Is it principally designed for the amusement of children?
  • Is it labeled or determined by the importer as intended 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 codeIn today's scheduleWhere it sitsToday's duty
9503.00.0073✓ Still in the scheduleHeading 9503 › 3 to 12 years of ageToday's duty from China 

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

Related rulings

N340119 covers another toy claw machine. N338289 and N335355 (bubble machine toys), N335354 (a pet carrier toy), N339134 (a plush toy), N344313 (an inflatable splash toy) and N344838 (a toy face mask) are on the same line.

  • N340119May 28, 2024Toy claw machine from China9503.00.0090
  • N338289February 28, 2024Toy bubble machine from China9503.00.0073
  • N335355October 3, 2023Bubble machine toy 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
  • N344313December 11, 2024The tariff classification for an inflatable splash toy from China9503.00.0073
  • N344838January 16, 2025Toy face mask from China9503.00.0073
Read CBP's full ruling N347572 The letter as CBP published it, on rulings.cbp.gov

Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N347572 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