The Product
- Each set is one doll, several small plastic doll accessories, and a zippered carrying case.
- The Winnie the Pooh set has a 2.44 inch doll with a hairbrush, bicycle helmet, backpack, heart shaped charm clip and doll stand, plus a 3.74 inch PVC backpack.
- The Buzz Lightyear set has a 2.36 inch doll with a hairbrush, sunglasses, purse, heart shaped charm clip and doll stand, plus a 3.35 inch PVC tiny purse.
- Both sets are principally designed for the amusement of children six years of age and older.
CBP's Ruling
| Item | HTS code | CBP's description of the line |
|---|---|---|
| Tote-Ily Teenies toy sets, item numbers 28002i and 28004i | 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 and other toys. Both sets are principally designed for the amusement of children six years of age and older. CBP placed them on the line for children's products labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons 3 to 12 years of age.
The letter also notes. The letter notes that imports of this product 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 toy set with one doll, small doll accessories and a zippered carrying case?
- Is it principally designed for the amusement of children?
- Is it labeled or determined by the importer as intended for ages 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
N325221, the Vintage Toys pinball plaything, is on the same line. The others also classify toys under heading 9503: 3-dimensional plush toys (N348789), books and plush toys (N340790), a book and plush toys (N353570), books and toys (N319289), a child's backpack and toys (N347592), Valentine cards with toys and novelties (N341689), and 5 pool toys (N297652).
- N348789May 21, 20253-dimensional plush toys from China9503.00.0073
- N340790June 21, 2024Books and plush toys from China4901.99.0070, 9503.00.0071
- N347592April 17, 2025Child’s backpack and toys from China4202.92.3120, 9503.00.0071
- N325221April 28, 2022“Vintage Toys” pinball plaything from China9503.00.0073
- N341689August 14, 2024Valentine cards with toys and novelties from China3926.10.0000, 4909.00.4000, 9503.00.0073, 9609.10.0000
- N353570October 3, 2025Book and plush toys from China and Vietnam4901.99.0070, 9503.00.0073
- N297652July 3, 20185 pool toys from China9503.00.0071, 9503.00.0073
- N319289May 10, 2021Books and toys from China4901.99.0070, 9503.00.0073
Borderless, a licensed U.S. customs brokerage, summarized CBP ruling N357535 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