HS Code for Mannequin

Mannequins and similar display figures are classified under HS code 9618.00. This heading is part of Chapter 96, which encompasses miscellaneous manufactured articles. The code specifically covers tailors' dummies, other lay figures, and automata or animated displays used for shop window dressing. These items are used primarily for the display of clothing or for use in the garment construction process. The classification applies regardless of the material used to manufacture the mannequin, whether it be plastic, wood, metal, or fiberglass. It also includes articulated figures used by artists, known as lay figures. A key requirement for classification under 9618.00 is that the item must be a representation of the human form (or parts of it) used for display or fitting. If the display is an animated "automaton" that does not represent a human figure, it may still fall here if it is specifically for shop window dressing. This code excludes life-sized models used for medical training, which are classified elsewhere.

Products Included

• Full-body mannequins
• Tailors' dummies (dress forms)
• Articulated lay figures
• Bust forms and torso displays
• Animated window displays (automata)

Common Misclassification

Mannequins are sometimes misclassified under 9503.00 (Dolls/Toys) if they are small-scale, or 9023.00 (Medical/Instructional models) if they are used for anatomical study. However, if the primary purpose is retail display or tailoring, 9618.00 is the correct code.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Mannequin?

The HS code for mannequins, tailors' dummies, and other lay figures is 9618.00.

One more relevant question

Does this code include electronic mannequins? Yes, as long as they are animated displays used for shop window dressing, they are included under HS code 9618.00.