HS code for child car seat
The U.S. HS code for a child car seat is usually 9401.20.00.00 (infant or convertible), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant or convertible | 9401.20.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9401.20.00.00: Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles
What decides the code
A child car seat is a seat of a kind used for motor vehicles, classified under heading 9401, specifically 9401.20.00.00.
- The seat is designed for use in a motor vehicle, which places it in heading 9401 as a motor vehicle seat.
- Infant and convertible models both fall under 9401.20.00.00 because the heading covers seats of a kind used for motor vehicles.
- The seat is not a bed or a household furnishing, so it stays in heading 9401 rather than other seat headings.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a child car seat under heading 9402 is wrong because that heading covers medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture, not vehicle seats.
- Classifying a car seat as a toy or child care article is wrong because the seat is built for motor vehicle use and belongs in heading 9401.
- Classifying a car seat under a parts heading is wrong because the seat is a complete seat, not a part of a vehicle.
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 9401.20.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Infant or convertible
- CN 9401 20 00, 3.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a child car seat?
The U.S. HTS code for a child car seat is usually 9401.20.00.00 (infant or convertible). The first six digits, 9401.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a child car seat from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9401.20.00.00 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.
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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.