HS codes / Toys and seasonal
HS code for plush toys
Plush toys usually ship under 9503.00. Here is the full US code, the duty, the customs description to use, and what would make it a different code.
Based on the example: “Plush stuffed toy” (polyester).
Why this code
A soft plush animal made for children to play with is a toy, and this code is the standard one used by US Customs for plush toys aimed at children aged 3 to 12.
Official tariff textTricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dollsʼ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale (“scaleˮ) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof > “Childrenʼs productsˮ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052 > Other > Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons > 3 to 12 years of age
When it would be a different code
One detail decides it: What age group is the toy labeled or intended for? (Under 3 years / 3 to 12 years / Not labeled / general)
- 9503.00.0071 The toy is labeled or intended for children under 3 years of age.
- 9503.00.0090 The toy is not a 'children's product' as defined in 15 U.S.C. 2052.
US duty on a $25 sale, by where it's made
| Made in | Base rate | Extra tariff | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Free | 10% (Section 301) | $2.50 (10%) |
| Germany (EU) | Free | 10% (Section 301) | $2.50 (10%) |
| Canada | Free | 10% (Section 301) | $2.50 (10%) |
| Australia | Free | 12.5% (Section 301) | $3.13 (12.5%) |
| India | Free | 10% (Section 301) | $2.50 (10%) |
| Pakistan | Free | 10% (Section 301) | $2.50 (10%) |
Estimate for a parcel sent by post, using US rates collected since 24 July 2026 (rates dated 2026-10-23). Since 9 July 2026 Etsy asks sellers outside the US to include this duty in their US price. Upload your shop to see it per product and variation.
Shipping plush toys to the EU
Use the same 6-digit code, 9503.00. Since 1 July 2026 the EU charges a flat €3 duty for each different type of item in a parcel worth €150 or less, so plush toys in one order add €3 however many are in the box.
US Customs rulings for this code
- N361456 Children's plush stuffed toy (2026)
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