HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9618.00 – Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing
HS code 9618.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tailors' dummies and other lay figures, automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. It is used for mannequins, dress forms, display busts, articulated figures and shop window automata.
What HS 9618.00 covers
This code covers a diverse range of display figures and animated exhibits used primarily in retail and exhibition settings. In international trade, these items are essential tools for visual merchandising, helping businesses showcase products, create engaging storefronts, and attract customers. Major importers include large department stores, fashion boutiques, exhibition organizers, and retail chains globally, all seeking to enhance their storefronts and interior displays with compelling visual narratives. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of mannequins, dress forms, and custom display solutions, often based in regions with strong manufacturing capabilities and design expertise. Key aspects to consider when trading these goods include the material composition (fiberglass, plastic, wood, or even recycled materials), the realism and pose of the figures, their durability for repeated use, and whether they are static or incorporate animated features. The market is highly influenced by evolving fashion trends, retail innovation, and the continuous need for effective and eye-catching product presentation.
- Covers
- Mannequins
- Dress forms
- Display busts
- Articulated figures
- Shop window automata
- Animated Santa figures
- Retail display robots
- Examples
- Bonaveri mannequins
- Goldsmith mannequins
- Rootstein mannequins
- custom animated holiday displays
- generic plastic dress forms
Codes often confused with 9618.00
Common mistake. Could be confused with toys (950300) if small or child-like, or furniture (9403) if considered display stands, but 961800 specifically covers figures for display purposes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 961800, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 961800 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 China $250M 50% of world exports
- 2 Italy $32M 6.5% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $27M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $496M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 14% of world imports
- 2 Japan $47M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $34M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $464M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 9618.00
Brazil does not split HS 9618.00: its NCM code is 9618.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.18 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9618.00
What is HS code 961800?
HS code 961800 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. This code covers a diverse range of display figures and animated exhibits used primarily in retail and exhibition settings. In international trade, these items are essential tools for visual merchandising, helping businesses showcase products, create engaging storefronts, and attract customers. Major importers include large department stores, fashion boutiques, exhibition organizers, and retail chains globally, all seeking to enhance their storefronts and interior displays with compelling visual narratives. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers of mannequins, dress forms, and custom display solutions, often based in regions with strong manufacturing capabilities and design expertise. Key aspects to consider when trading these goods include the material composition (fiberglass, plastic, wood, or even recycled materials), the realism and pose of the figures, their durability for repeated use, and whether they are static or incorporate animated features. The market is highly influenced by evolving fashion trends, retail innovation, and the continuous need for effective and eye-catching product presentation.
What products fall under HS code 961800?
Mannequins, dress forms, display busts, articulated figures, shop window automata, animated Santa figures, retail display robots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 961800?
Could be confused with toys (950300) if small or child-like, or furniture (9403) if considered display stands, but 961800 specifically covers figures for display purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 961800?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 961800 in UN Comtrade data were China ($250M, 50% of world exports), Italy ($32M) and the Netherlands ($27M). World exports came to about $496M, 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 961800?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 961800 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 14% of world imports), Japan ($47M) and France ($34M). World imports came to about $464M, 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 961800 structured?
HS code 961800 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) 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 961800?
In Brazil, HS code 961800 is NCM 9618.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.