HS Code for Plush Toy / Stuffed Animal / Soft Toy: 9503.00.00

Classification Notes

Stuffed plush toys (teddy bears, stuffed animals, character plush, squishmallows, Jellycat, Build-A-Bear, Disney plush, Pokemon plush, Sanrio plush, giant plush) are classified under 9503.00. The US HTS uses 9503.00.00.90 for stuffed toys specifically (US 0% MFN). Stuffed toys representing HUMANS (dolls) are classified under 9503.00 too but sometimes tracked under different statistical suffixes in the US (9503.00.00.71 — dolls representing only human beings). The distinction of 'doll' vs 'stuffed toy' matters in US statistics but not for EU/UK tariff rates. Soft activity cubes, plush sensory toys for babies, and fidget plushies are all 9503.00. Squishy / slow-rise foam toys (Squishies) are 9503.00 as toys. Plush pillows that also function as cushions may be 9404.90 (cushions) or 9503.00 depending on primary marketing — decorative cushion pillows in animal shape for bedding use are 9404.90; toy plush pillows for children's play are 9503.00. Collectible plush (limited-edition, for adults) is still 9503.00. Section 301 List 3 imposes 25% additional duty on China-origin toys including plush — a major cost factor for China imports. EN 71, ASTM F963 (US), and CPSIA small parts / phthalate safety requirements apply regardless of HS classification.