The Product
- Go-karts propelled by foot pedals, with a steel frame, plastic wheels, a plastic bucket seat and a hand brake.
- The Cyclone S.W.A.T. measures 47.60 by 21.9 by 28.3 inches, weighs 30.86 pounds and has a maximum weight capacity of 121 pounds.
- The Speedster measures 41.7 by 20.1 by 23.3 inches, weighs 19.2 pounds and has a maximum weight capacity of 110 pounds.
- Designed principally for the amusement of children: ages 4 to 10 for the Cyclone, ages 4 to 8 for the Speedster.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Hauck Cyclone S.W.A.T. and Speedster Pedal Go-Karts | HTS 9503.00.0073 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, and similar wheeled toys… ‘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 covers tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys, and CBP placed the Hauck go-karts under it. Each model is propelled by foot pedals and is designed principally for the amusement of children.
The line CBP chose, 9503.00.0073, is for children's products (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052) that the importer labels or determines are intended for ages 3 to 12. The Cyclone is designed for children aged 4 to 10, the Speedster for ages 4 to 8.
The letter also notes. CBP noted that the Speedster's retail packaging is marked "Designed in Germany" and pointed to the marking rule in 19 CFR 134.46. The actual country of origin must then appear legibly and permanently in close proximity to that marking, generally on the same side or surface, in at least a comparable size, preceded by "Made in" or words of similar meaning.
Does this apply to your product?
It likely does if you can answer yes to each of these:
- Is it a pedal car or go-kart propelled by foot pedals?
- Is it designed principally for the amusement of children?
- Is it labeled or intended for children aged 3 to 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
N339910 (paper puppets) and N342962 (a puzzle mat) are on the same line, 9503.00.0073. The others cite the subheading too: a play kitchen (N347565), telescopes (N336465), die-cast toy cars with a carry case (N352192), a hypnotic aquarium (N327599), a fabric snowman (N350566) and a girl doll (N351155).
- N336465November 29, 2023Telescopes from China9005.80.4040, 9503.00.0073
- N352192August 26, 2025Die-cast toy cars with a carry case from China9503.00.0090
- 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 N354619 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