HS code for baby rattle
The U.S. HS code for a baby rattle is usually 9503.00.00.71 (plastic, under 3), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic, under 3 | 9503.00.00.71 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9503.00.00.71: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / Under 3 years of age
What decides the code
A baby rattle is a children's toy classified under heading 9503, specifically 9503.00.00.71 when labeled for use by children under 3 years of age.
- Age labeling controls the break: a rattle labeled or determined as intended for persons under 3 years of age takes 9503.00.00.71.
- The article is a toy for amusement under heading 9503, not a nursery or feeding article, so it stays in the toy heading.
- Material of the rattle body does not move it out of 9503 when the article is still a children's toy for play.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the rattle under 3924 as plastic household or nursery goods is wrong because the rattle is a toy for a child's play, not a household article.
- Classifying it under 9505 as a festive article is wrong because a rattle is not used for a festival or celebration.
- Classifying it under 9503 without the under 3 age break is wrong when the importer labels or determines the rattle for children under 3 years of age.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9503.00.00.71, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic, under 3
- CN 9503 00 95, 4.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9503.00.00.71 (CP2) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data is required. If a baby rattle is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 9503.00.00.71
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a baby rattle?
The U.S. HTS code for a baby rattle is usually 9503.00.00.71 (plastic, under 3). The first six digits, 9503.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a baby rattle from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9503.00.00.71 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does a baby rattle need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9503.00.00.71 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9503.00.00.71Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / Under 3 years of age
- Heading 9503Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof
Related products
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.