{"id":1009,"date":"2019-07-12T18:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T18:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/?p=1009"},"modified":"2023-09-04T09:25:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T09:25:40","slug":"us-tariffs-on-toys-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/us-tariffs-on-toys-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"US tariffs on toys from China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of selling toys in the US market, there\u2019s a great chance you will import your products from China. Currently, more than 70% of the toys manufactured in the whole world are manufactured in this country. When planning your first import, you need to take into consideration many factors. How can you find a reliable Chinese supplier? Which certificates are required? And what are the current US tariffs on toys from China? In our guide, you will find all the information necessary to start importing toys from China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toys production areas in China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chenghai is the world\u2019s capital of toys. In other words, in Chenghai District, located in Shantou City, <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-guangdong-province-china\/\">Guangdong<\/a> Province, you will find most Chinese toy manufacturers. Their main products include plastic toys, electronic toys, and baby toys. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/shantou-toy-production-area\/\">our guide<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guangdong Province is a common location for toy manufacturers. Apart from Chenghai, they are located in the cities such as Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Dongguan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to import dolls or stuffed toys, you should look for manufacturers from Yangzhou in <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-jiangsu-province-china\/\">Jiangsu<\/a> Province or Qingdao in <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-shandong-province-china\/\">Shandong<\/a> Province.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yongjia in Wenzhou City, <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/industries-in-zhejiang-province-china\/\">Zhejiang<\/a> Province, is a home for suppliers of outdoor and playground toys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re interested in classic toys like yo-yos, balloons, balls, and so on, you should consider visiting Yiwu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-toys-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing toys from China - map\" class=\"wp-image-2174 lazyload\" style=\"width:700px\" width=\"700\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-toys-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing toys from China - map\" class=\"wp-image-2174 lazyload\" style=\"width:700px\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-toys-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-toys-from-china-manufacturers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-toys-from-china-manufacturers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-toys-from-china-manufacturers.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HTS Codes for toys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to start importing from China, you must take into consideration US duty rates on the chosen product. You can easily check US tariffs on toys from China on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Harmonized Tariff Schedule website<\/a>. Toys can be found in <strong>Section XX, Chapter 95: Toys, games and sports requisites;<\/strong> <strong>parts and accessories thereof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-from-china-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toys from China\" class=\"wp-image-1012 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-from-china-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toys from China\" class=\"wp-image-1012 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-from-china-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-from-china-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-from-china-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-from-china.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Generally, the HTS Code for the toys is <em><strong>9503.00.00<\/strong><\/em>. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolls\u02bc carriages; dolls, other toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced-scale (\u201cscale\u02ee) models and similar recreational models, working or not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puzzles of all kinds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts and accessories thereof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflatable toy balls, balloons and punchballs, of rubber; labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>9503.00.00.11<\/em> Under 3 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9503.00.00.13<\/em> 3 to 12 years of age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other \u201cchildren\u02bcs products\u02ee as defined in 15 U.S.C. \u00a7 2052:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>9503.00.00.71<\/em> Under 3 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9503.00.00.73<\/em> 3 to 12 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9503.00.00.90<\/em> Other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9504.40.00.00<\/em> Playing cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9504.50.00.00<\/em> Video game consoles and machines, and parts and accessories thereof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9504.90.40.00<\/em> Game machines, other than those operated by coins, banknotes (paper currency), discs or similar articles; parts and accessories thereof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9504.90.60.00<\/em> Chess, checkers, parchisi, backgammon, darts and other games played on boards of a special design, all the foregoing games and parts there of (including their boards); mah-jong and dominoes; any of the foregoing games in combination with each other, or with other games, packaged together as a unit in immediate containers of a type used in retail sales; poker chips and dice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>9505.90.20.00<\/em> Magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">US tariffs on toys from China<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For all of the products mentioned above, the current US duty rate is <strong>0%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-import-tariffs-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Toy fairs in China\" class=\"wp-image-1013 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-import-tariffs-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Toy fairs in China\" class=\"wp-image-1013 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-import-tariffs-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-import-tariffs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-import-tariffs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/toys-import-tariffs.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toys trade fairs in China and Hong Kong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When importing toys from China, it\u2019s essential to find a reliable business partner. One way is to look for products and suppliers on Chinese B2B platforms (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/alibaba\/\">Alibaba<\/a>). Another way is to visit a trade fair where you can talk to the company representatives in person. It\u2019s an opportunity to check the quality of the offered goods, as well as learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting cooperation with a new Chinese partner, always remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">have him verified<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many toy trade shows happening in China and Hong Kong throughout the year. Below you\u2019ll find the list of the biggest events in the industry. For more information, check their official websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hong Kong Toys &amp; Games Fair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/event.hktdc.com\/fair\/hktoyfair-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Toys-and-Games-Fair\/\" target=\"_blank\">event.hktdc.com\/fair\/hktoyfair-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Toys-and-Games-Fair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toy &amp; Edu China (Shenzhen International Toy &amp; Education Fair)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(formerly Guangzhou International Toy &amp; Education Fair)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: Shenzhen World Exhibition &amp; Convention Center, Shenzhen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/shenzhen-international-toy-and-education-fair.hk.messefrankfurt.com\/shenzhen\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">shenzhen-international-toy-and-education-fair.hk.messefrankfurt.com\/shenzhen\/en.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beijing International Kindergarten Supplies Exhibition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: China International Exhibition Center (CIEC), Beijing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/en.bjkse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">en.bjkse.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asia Toys &amp; Games Show<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Miejsce: Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asiantng.com\/toys-en-index.php\" target=\"_blank\">asiantng.com\/toys-en-index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asian Toys &amp; Baby Products Show<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asiantnb.com\/en-index.php\" target=\"_blank\">asiantnb.com\/en-index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>China International Toy Fair (China Toy Expo)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiantnb.com\/en-index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.china-toy-expo.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">china-toy-expo.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zhongshan International Game &amp; Amusement Fair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: Zhongshan Expo Center, Zhongshan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zsgaf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">zsgaf.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hong Kong Toys Expo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Place: Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hktdc.com\/event\/hktoyfair\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hktdc.com\/event\/hktoyfair\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-from-china-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toy cars in China\" class=\"wp-image-1011 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-from-china-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toy cars in China\" class=\"wp-image-1011 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-from-china-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-from-china-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-from-china-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-from-china.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing toys from China \u2013 certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apart from checking US tariffs on toys from China, you also need to make sure that the products meet all the requirements. When it comes to toys, different countries have different safety regulations. In the United States, they are set by the <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/cpsc\/\">Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)<\/a> and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Get acquainted with the directive ASTM F963 as it sets the standard for toy safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The CPSC requires all toys and children\u2019s products to undergo testing at the CPSC-approved laboratory, which determines whether the products meet safety standards. Approved toys get a <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/childrens-product-certificate\/\">Children\u2019s Product Certificate<\/a> and can enter the US market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to verify the authenticity and validity of the test reports and certificates that the Chinese company presents to you. It\u2019s you \u2013 and not the Chinese supplier \u2013 who is responsible for the products\u2019 safety when you import them into the United States!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moreover, a tracking label must be attached to all the toys and children\u2019s products imported to the US from China. The label placed on the product or its packaging must include information such as the manufacturer\u2019s name, the location and date of the toy\u2019s production, and specific details on the manufacturing process, e.g. batch number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When importing toys, you must check all the additional requirements and standards that your product may apply to. For example, electronic toys must receive certification from the <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/fcc\">FCC<\/a>, whereas importing wooden toys is regulated by the same rules as importing wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another thing is the licensed toys. Toys with Disney characters or superheroes are extremely popular among consumers but not that easy to import. You cannot import or sell products copyrighted by another company without its permit! You can only do so if you obtain an applicable license and present the paperwork at Customs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toy manufacturers in China\" class=\"wp-image-1010 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toy manufacturers in China\" class=\"wp-image-1010 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-toys.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Check how to <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/importing-toys-from-china-to-the-eu\/\">import toys from China to the EU<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking of selling toys in the US market, there\u2019s a great chance you will import your products from China. Currently, more than 70% of the toys manufactured in the whole world are manufactured in this country. When planning &#8230; <a title=\"US tariffs on toys from China\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/us-tariffs-on-toys-from-china\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about US tariffs on toys from China\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[63,217,100,218],"class_list":["post-1009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-import","tag-import-from-china","tag-toys-from-china","tag-us-duty-rates","tag-us-tariffs","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1009"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7399,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1009\/revisions\/7399"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}