The Product
- Three paperback puzzle books: one sudoku book and two adult-level word search books.
- The sudoku book and the first word search book each measure 5 by 7 inches, run 256 pages and come with an elastic book band.
- The third is a large print word search book, about 10.6 by 8.9 inches, with 352 pages.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Sudoku and word puzzle paperback books | HTS 9503.00.0090 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys…dolls, other toys…puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof…Other |
Explanation
Heading 9503 names toys and puzzles of all kinds. CBP placed the sudoku and word search books on that heading's line marked Other; each is a paperback book made up of puzzles.
The letter also notes. The letter notes that imports of these books 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 paperback book made up of sudoku or word search puzzles?
- Are the puzzles written at an adult level?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9503.00.0090 | ✓ Still in the schedule | Heading 9503 | Today's duty from China |
Checked against today's tariff schedule. The duty calculator opens with the code and country filled in.
Related rulings
N357620 puts a word seek puzzle book on the same line. N357621 covers a story book and a sudoku puzzle book, N357622 covers a story book, a crossword book and a sudoku book, and N357623 covers various children's puzzle books.
- N357623February 3, 2026Various children’s puzzle books from China9503.00.0073
- N342962October 7, 2024Puzzle mat from China9503.00.0073
- N356684December 15, 2025Sticker by Number books from China9503.00.0073
- N340790June 21, 2024Books and plush toys from China4901.99.0070, 9503.00.0071
- N357620February 2, 2026Word seek puzzle book from Denmark9503.00.0090
- N354201October 17, 2025Puzzle booklet with stamp dispenser from China9503.00.0073
- N357621February 6, 2026Story book and a sudoku puzzle book from Malaysia4901.99.0093, 9503.00.0090
- N357622February 6, 2026Story book, a crossword book and a sudoku book from China4901.99.0093, 9503.00.0090
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N348931 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