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HTS code for toy figure: document play use, material, and accessories

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Toy figure classification can turn on small facts. A bendable action figure, blind-box collectible, resin display statue, doll-like figure, building-set minifigure, keychain figure, cake topper, and licensed character accessory may look similar in a thumbnail. The customs file needs the actual article and its intended use.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should prove whether the item is a toy for play, a decorative figure, a part of another toy set, or a non-toy accessory with character styling.

quick answer

For "hts code for toy figure", collect the figure type, play function, age grade, material, size, articulation, accessories, packaging, license information, set contents, display-only claims, origin, and supplier code.

A small plastic action figure is not the same file as a resin statue, plush character, doll, game piece, ornament, keychain, promotional figurine, or replacement part. The candidate path should follow the evidence, not the character name.

facts to collect for toy figure

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of front, back, underside, accessories, packaging, age grade, warning labels, and barcode.
Figure type: action figure, minifigure, doll-like figure, display figure, model figure, game piece, ornament, charm, or part.
Material: plastic, resin, vinyl, rubber, textile, metal, wood, ceramic, or mixed material.
Play facts: articulation, movable parts, accessories, role-play features, sound, light, battery, or assembly.
Size, weight, age grade, safety labels, and whether the item is marketed as a toy or collectible.
Set contents, including stands, weapons, cards, stickers, display bases, and blind-box packaging.
Country of origin and production steps.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the product ships as a set, list every figure and accessory. Do not treat a display stand or electronic base as invisible.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

The evidence does not show whether the item is for play or display.
Material is described only as "plastic" or "resin" without support.
Age grade and packaging copy are missing.
Accessories are shown in photos but not listed on the invoice.
Battery, light, or sound features are not documented.
A figure is attached to a keychain, ornament loop, cake pick, or game base.
Origin is assumed from brand ownership.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for toy figures, dolls, models, ornaments, and collectibles have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between toy provisions, dolls, festive or decorative articles, game pieces, plastic articles, or other material paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the real item: plastic toy figure, articulated action figure, doll-like article, model figure, display statue, character charm, game piece, toy set accessory, or electronic toy figure. Each candidate row should cite play evidence, packaging, age grade, and material.

Rejected paths are useful. If the item is sold to adult collectors but still has clear play features, record both facts. If the supplier calls it a toy but the product is a fixed resin statue for shelf display, preserve that conflict for broker review.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for toy figures, dolls, models, collectibles, ornaments, game pieces, and character accessories. Use 19 CFR 177.2 to check whether the submitted facts are complete enough.

planning path

Start with use: play article, display article, accessory, or part. Then document material and contents. Product photos should show articulation, accessories, labels, and packaging claims.

For duty exposure, pay attention to bundled accessories and origin. Licensed merchandise often shares artwork across several item types, and a supplier may reuse one code for toys, charms, and display statues.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for toy figure?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does age grade matter?

Yes. Age grade and packaging copy help show whether the item is presented as a toy.

What if it is a collectible?

Collectible wording does not answer the classification by itself. Document play features, display use, material, and packaging.

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planning boundary

This toy figure HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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