Importing toys & games
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Short answer
Many toys carry a zero general rate, which leads people to assume the category is duty-free. The base rate is only one layer, and safety requirements can matter more than the tariff.
What determines the rate
- Whether the article is a toy, a game, sports equipment, or a festive article
- Age grading and whether it is designed for children
- Whether it is presented as a set
- Whether it contains electronic components
Subheadings commonly involved
Illustrative only — these show how the schedule divides this category. ImportCost does not publish a rate here because the legal rate attaches to a specific 8-digit subheading and must be read from the current official schedule.
- 9503.00Tricycles, dolls, other toys, puzzles
- 9504.50Video game consoles and machines
- 9505.10Articles for Christmas festivities
Country considerations
- Children's products are subject to safety testing and certification requirements enforced separately from customs duty, and non-compliance stops a shipment regardless of the tariff position.
- A zero base rate does not mean no charge: additional programs, processing fees, and carrier handling still apply.
Common questions
Sources
- retrieved
- 2026-08-09
Primary source of truth for Column 1 general rates, special rates, and Chapter 99 subheadings.