Product classification
HS code for Mannequin: 9618.00
Tailors' dummies and other lay figures, automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing.
Classification of mannequin under HS 9618.00
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.
- Covers
- Full-body mannequins
- Tailors' dummies (dress forms)
- Articulated lay figures
- Bust forms and torso displays
- Animated window displays (automata)
- Also under 9618.00
- Bonaveri mannequins
- Goldsmith mannequins
- Rootstein mannequins
- custom animated holiday displays
- generic plastic dress forms
Codes often confused with 9618.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961800 (the code used for mannequin), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961800 (the code used for mannequin) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961800, not only mannequin.
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 mannequin
Brazil classifies mannequin under NCM 9618.00.00: HS 9618.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mannequin
What is the HS code for Mannequin?
The HS code for Mannequin is 961800 (Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing). The HS code for mannequins, tailors' dummies, and other lay figures is 9618.00.
How do I classify Mannequin for customs?
Mannequin is classified under HS code 961800 — Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of mannequin (HS 961800)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961800 (the code used for mannequin) 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 mannequin (HS 961800)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961800 (the code used for mannequin) 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.
Is the HS code for Mannequin the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961800 for Mannequin 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 mannequin in Brazil?
In Brazil, mannequin (HS 961800) is classified under NCM 9618.00.00.