Product classification

HS code for Doll: 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.

Classification of doll under HS 9503.00

Dolls are classified under HS code 9503.00, which serves as a consolidated heading for tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, and similar wheeled toys, as well as dolls and other toys. Historically, dolls representing only human beings were classified under heading 9502, but the World Customs Organization (WCO) merged these into 9503.00 to simplify the classification of toys. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1, which identifies the item based on its primary function as a toy for the amusement of children or for decorative display. This code applies regardless of the material composition—whether plastic, textile, wood, or porcelain—provided the item represents a human figure. If the item represents a non-human creature, it is still classified under 9503.00 but categorized as an 'other toy' rather than a doll in specific sub-statistical breakdowns.

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  • Fashion dolls and accessories
  • Baby dolls and infant play figures
  • Action figures representing human characters
  • Rag dolls and soft-bodied human toys
  • Porcelain or ceramic collector dolls
  • Dolls' parts such as heads, limbs, and internal mechanisms
Also under 9503.00
  • 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. Dolls are frequently misclassified under HS code 9505.10, which covers festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles, including Christmas ornaments. If a doll is specifically designed for a holiday (e.g., a Santa Claus figure), it may be moved to 9505, though general dolls remain in 9503.00. Another common error is using HS code 9705.00 for antique dolls. While dolls over 100 years old might qualify as antiques, most modern collector dolls do not meet the criteria for Chapter 97 and must remain in 9503.00.

9505.10Christmas festivity articles95.05Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes

Top exporters and importers of HS 950300 (the code used for doll), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950300 (the code used for doll) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 950300, not only doll.

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 doll

Brazil splits HS 9503.00 into 15 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about doll

What is the HS code for Doll?

The HS code for Doll is 950300 (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). The primary HS code for dolls representing human beings is 9503.00.

How do I classify Doll for customs?

Doll is classified under HS code 950300 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are action figures classified as dolls?

Yes, action figures that represent human beings or human-like characters are classified as dolls under HS code 9503.00, whereas figures representing animals or non-human creatures are classified as other toys within the same heading.

Which countries are the top exporters of doll (HS 950300)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950300 (the code used for doll) 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 doll (HS 950300)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 950300 (the code used for doll) 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.

Is the HS code for Doll the same in all countries?

The base HS code 950300 for Doll is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for doll in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 950300 into 15 NCM codes, so the right one for doll depends on the product's details: 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), and more.