Product classification

HS code for Puzzle: 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 puzzle under HS 9503.00

Puzzles are classified under HS code 9503.00, a broad heading that encompasses tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, dolls, and \"other toys.\" This heading is part of Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites. The classification of puzzles is specifically mentioned in the heading text as \"puzzles of all kinds.\" This inclusive language means that the material composition—whether wood, plastic, cardboard, or metal—does not change the primary classification, provided the item is intended for amusement or educational play. The Harmonized System treats puzzles as a subset of toys because their primary function is cognitive entertainment. Under the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 95, puzzles are defined by their requirement for assembly or logical solution. This code is a \"basket\" category for many toy types following the 2007 HS nomenclature changes which consolidated several previous headings into 9503.00. Whether it is a simple 10-piece jigsaw for children or a complex 5,000-piece landscape for adults, the classification remains 9503.00. The key is that the product must be intended for amusement. If a puzzle is sold as a high-end piece of art or a collector's item not intended for play, it might theoretically be challenged, but in practice, almost all physical puzzles remain under this toy heading.

Covers
  • Jigsaw puzzles
  • 3D puzzles made of plastic or wood
  • Rubik's cubes and logic puzzles
  • Brain teasers and metal disentanglement puzzles
  • Wooden block puzzles
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. Puzzles are sometimes misclassified under 4823.90 if they are made of paper or paperboard, but Chapter 95 Note 1(m) generally excludes articles of Chapter 48 when they are clearly toys. Another confusion arises with 9504.50 for video game consoles and software; digital puzzles or puzzle apps are classified as software, not as physical puzzles.

4823.90Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 48239504.50Games; video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30

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

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

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 puzzle

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 puzzle

What is the HS code for Puzzle?

The HS code for Puzzle 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 HS code for puzzles of all kinds is 9503.00.

How do I classify Puzzle for customs?

Puzzle 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 3D puzzles classified differently than flat jigsaws?

No, both 3D puzzles and traditional flat jigsaw puzzles fall under the same HS code 9503.00 as they are both considered toys.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 950300 (the code used for puzzle) 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 Puzzle the same in all countries?

The base HS code 950300 for Puzzle 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 puzzle in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 950300 into 15 NCM codes, so the right one for puzzle 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.