HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9503.00 – Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

HS code 9503.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys, dolls' carriages, dolls, other toys, reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not, puzzles of all kinds. It is used for children's tricycles, kick scooters, barbie dolls, LEGO building sets and jigsaw puzzles.

What HS 9503.00 covers

This broad HS code covers a vast array of toys and recreational models, making it one of the most dynamic and globally traded categories. It includes everything from wheeled toys like tricycles and scooters to dolls, action figures, construction sets, puzzles, and scale models. The global toy market is enormous, driven by children's entertainment, collector hobbies, and educational play. Major importers are typically high-consumer markets such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan, where demand for new and innovative toys is constant. Exporters are predominantly countries with large-scale manufacturing capabilities, most notably China, which dominates global toy production, along with Vietnam and some European countries for specialized toys. Key considerations in this trade include safety standards (e.g., lead content, choking hazards), intellectual property rights for popular characters, seasonal demand (especially holidays), and evolving consumer preferences towards educational or tech-integrated toys.

Covers
  • Children's tricycles
  • Kick scooters
  • Barbie dolls
  • LEGO building sets
  • Jigsaw puzzles
  • Remote control cars
  • Action figures
  • Model airplanes
  • Play-Doh sets
Examples
  • LEGO bricks
  • Mattel Barbie dolls
  • Razor scooters
  • Playmobil figures
  • Hot Wheels cars
  • Melissa & Doug puzzles
  • Fisher-Price infant toys

Codes often confused with 9503.00

Common mistake. This code is very broad and can be confused with other toy-related codes if the item has an electronic component (e.g., 950450 for video game consoles) or if it's a collectible that might be seen as an art piece (Chapter 97). The key is its primary function as a toy for play or recreation.

9504.50Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30

Top exporters and importers of HS code 950300, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950300 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $34.8B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$4.2B
  3. 3 Czechia $4.0B

World total: $61.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $14.7B
  2. 2 Germany $4.4B
  3. 3 United Kingdom $3.2B

World total: $58.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 9503.00 15

Brazil splits HS 9503.00 into 15 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9503.00.10 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, dolls' carriagesTriciclos, patinetes, carros de pedais e outros brinquedos semelhantes com rodas; carrinhos para bonecos
  2. 9503.00.2 Dolls representing only human beingsBonecos que representem somente seres humanos Group
  3. 9503.00.21 Dolls with clockwork or electric mechanismBonecos, mesmo vestidos, com mecanismo a corda ou elétrico
  4. 9503.00.22 Other dolls representing human beingsOutros bonecos, mesmo vestidos
  5. 9503.00.29 Parts and accessories of dollsPartes e acessórios
  6. 9503.00.3 Toys representing animals or non-human creaturesBrinquedos que representem animais ou seres não humanos Group
  7. 9503.00.31 Stuffed toys of animals or non-human creaturesCom enchimento
  8. 9503.00.39 Other toys of animals or non-human creaturesOutros
  9. 9503.00.40 Electric toy trains, tracks and accessoriesTrens elétricos, incluindo os trilhos, sinais e outros acessórios
  10. 9503.00.50 Scale model assembly kitsModelos reduzidos, mesmo animados, em conjuntos para montagem, exceto os do item 9503.00.40
  11. 9503.00.60 Construction sets and toysOutros conjuntos e brinquedos, para construção
  12. 9503.00.70 Jigsaw and other puzzlesQuebra-cabeças (puzzles)
  13. 9503.00.80 Other toys put up in sets or outfitsOutros brinquedos, apresentados em sortidos ou em panóplias
  14. 9503.00.9 OtherOutros Group
  15. 9503.00.91 Toy musical instrumentsInstrumentos e aparelhos musicais, de brinquedo
  16. 9503.00.97 Other toys with electric motorOutros brinquedos, com motor elétrico
  17. 9503.00.98 Other toys with non-electric motorOutros brinquedos, com motor não elétrico
  18. 9503.00.99 Other toys and parts of toysOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 95.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 9503.00

What is HS code 950300?

HS code 950300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds. This broad HS code covers a vast array of toys and recreational models, making it one of the most dynamic and globally traded categories. It includes everything from wheeled toys like tricycles and scooters to dolls, action figures, construction sets, puzzles, and scale models. The global toy market is enormous, driven by children's entertainment, collector hobbies, and educational play. Major importers are typically high-consumer markets such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan, where demand for new and innovative toys is constant. Exporters are predominantly countries with large-scale manufacturing capabilities, most notably China, which dominates global toy production, along with Vietnam and some European countries for specialized toys. Key considerations in this trade include safety standards (e.g., lead content, choking hazards), intellectual property rights for popular characters, seasonal demand (especially holidays), and evolving consumer preferences towards educational or tech-integrated toys.

What products fall under HS code 950300?

Children's tricycles, Kick scooters, Barbie dolls, LEGO building sets, Jigsaw puzzles, Remote control cars, Action figures, Model airplanes, Play-Doh sets

What are common misclassifications for HS code 950300?

This code is very broad and can be confused with other toy-related codes if the item has an electronic component (e.g., 950450 for video game consoles) or if it's a collectible that might be seen as an art piece (Chapter 97). The key is its primary function as a toy for play or recreation.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950300?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($34.8B, 56% of world exports), Vietnam (about $4.2B) and Czechia ($4.0B). World exports came to about $61.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950300?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($14.7B, 25% of world imports), Germany ($4.4B) and the United Kingdom ($3.2B). World imports came to about $58.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 950300 structured?

HS code 950300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (95) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950300?

Brazil splits HS code 950300 into 15 NCM codes: 9503.00.10 (Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, dolls' carriages), 9503.00.21 (Dolls with clockwork or electric mechanism), 9503.00.22 (Other dolls representing human beings), 9503.00.29 (Parts and accessories of dolls), 9503.00.31 (Stuffed toys of animals or non-human creatures), 9503.00.39 (Other toys of animals or non-human creatures), 9503.00.40 (Electric toy trains, tracks and accessories), 9503.00.50 (Scale model assembly kits), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.