Product classification

HS code for Toy: 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 toy under HS 9503.00

The classification of toys under HS code 9503.00 is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. This heading is a comprehensive category that consolidated several previous headings to cover products intended primarily for the amusement of children or adults. The determination of whether an item is classified here depends on its essential character; the play value must outweigh any utilitarian function. For instance, a decorative item that possesses features designed for manipulation and play is classified as a toy rather than an ornament. This code also encompasses reduced-size models, puzzles of all kinds, and items that represent animals or non-human creatures. It is important to note that the material composition—whether plastic, wood, or metal—does not change the primary classification under 9503.00, provided the item meets the definition of a toy within the Chapter 95 notes.

Covers
  • Tricycles, scooters, and pedal cars
  • Dolls and dolls' carriages
  • Scale models and similar recreational models
  • Jigsaw puzzles and brain-teasers
  • Stuffed animals and toy figures
  • Toy musical instruments
  • Educational sets and construction toys
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. Toys are frequently misclassified under HS code 9504, which is reserved for video game consoles, festive articles, and equipment for parlor games like billiards or card games. Another common error involves sports equipment, which falls under HS code 9506. The distinction lies in the intended use: 9503 is for play and amusement, while 9506 is for professional or organized physical exercise and athletics. Additionally, electronic gadgets that have functional utility (like a real calculator) are classified in their respective chapters (e.g., Chapter 84) even if marketed to children.

95.04Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment95.06Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools95.03Tricycles, 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

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

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

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 toy

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 toy

What is the HS code for Toy?

The HS code for Toy 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 toys is 9503.00, which covers a wide range of playthings including dolls, puzzles, and scale models.

How do I classify Toy for customs?

Toy 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 collectors' models classified as toys?

Yes, reduced-size (scale) models, whether or not they are intended for children, are classified under HS code 9503.00 as long as they are for recreational purposes.

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

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

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

The base HS code 950300 for Toy 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 toy in Brazil?

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