HS code for toy car
The U.S. HS code for a toy car is usually 9503.00.00.73 (die-cast, ages 3 to 12), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Die-cast, ages 3 to 12 | 9503.00.00.73 | Free | 12.5% |
| Remote control, ages 3 to 12 | 9503.00.00.73 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9503.00.00.73: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / 3 to 12 years of age
- 9503.00.00.73: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / 3 to 12 years of age
What decides the code
A toy car is a wheeled toy or reduced-scale model classified under heading 9503, and both the die-cast and remote control versions fall in 9503.00.00.73 when labeled for ages 3 to 12.
- The article is a toy car for play, not a real vehicle or a collectible display model, so heading 9503 covers it.
- Age labeling for persons 3 to 12 years places the toy car in the children's products subheading, 9503.00.00.73.
- Power source does not change the code here. The remote control version and the die-cast version both take 9503.00.00.73.
- Construction as a reduced-scale model does not move it out of heading 9503, which covers scale models whether working or not.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a remote control toy car under 9503.00.00.73 as a radio remote control apparatus of heading 8526 is wrong. It is a toy first, and heading 9503 covers it.
- Putting a die-cast toy car in a heading for collectible metal articles ignores its play use and age labeling, which keep it in 9503.00.00.73.
- Treating the toy car as a scale model of a real vehicle under a vehicle parts heading is wrong. Heading 9503 covers reduced-scale recreational models.
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 9503.00.00.73, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Die-cast, ages 3 to 12
- CN 9503 00 85, 4.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9503.00.00.73 (CP2), 9503.00.00.73 (CP2) are on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data is required. If a toy car 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 9503.00.00.73
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 toy car?
The U.S. HTS code for a toy car is usually 9503.00.00.73 (die-cast, ages 3 to 12). Other versions use 9503.00.00.73 for remote control, ages 3 to 12. The first six digits, 9503.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a toy car from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9503.00.00.73 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 toy car need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9503.00.00.73 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
- 9503.00.00.73Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons / 3 to 12 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.