HS code for jigsaw puzzle
The U.S. HS code for a jigsaw puzzle is usually 9503.00.00.90 (cardboard, for adults), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard, for adults | 9503.00.00.90 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9503.00.00.90: Other
What decides the code
A cardboard jigsaw puzzle for adults is classified as a puzzle of all kinds in heading 9503, specifically under 9503.00.00.90.
- The product is a jigsaw puzzle, and heading 9503 covers puzzles of all kinds.
- The material is cardboard, which is the ordinary construction for a printed jigsaw puzzle and does not move it out of heading 9503.
- The puzzle is for adults, so it is not a children's toy line, but it still falls in heading 9503 as a puzzle.
- The article is a finished puzzle, not a printed sheet or paperboard stock, so it is classified as a puzzle rather than as printed matter.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the puzzle under heading 4911 as other printed matter is wrong because the article is a puzzle, and heading 9503 names puzzles of all kinds.
- Classifying it under heading 4823 as cut paper or paperboard is wrong because the cut pieces form a puzzle, which heading 9503 covers.
- Classifying it under heading 9504 as a game is wrong because heading 9503 specifically names puzzles, and heading 9504 covers articles for arcade, table or parlor games.
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 9503.00.00.90, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cardboard, for adults
- CN 9503 00 69, 4.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9503.00.00.90 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If a jigsaw puzzle 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 9503.00.00.90
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 jigsaw puzzle?
The U.S. HTS code for a jigsaw puzzle is usually 9503.00.00.90 (cardboard, for adults). The first six digits, 9503.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a jigsaw puzzle from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9503.00.00.90 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 jigsaw puzzle need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9503.00.00.90 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.
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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.