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HTS 9503.00.00 · Toys and sporting goods

Import duty on toys from South Korea

Toys imported from South Korea under HTS 9503.00.00 pay a total duty rate of about 12.5% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.71) at 12.5% (12.5% total). The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 4, 2026.

Total duty rate
12.5%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $1,250.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 9503.00.00.11, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 4, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)9503.00.00.11Free$0.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)
adds 12.5% so base + additional = 12.5%
9903.05.7112.5% (12.5% total)$1,250.00
Merchandise Processing Fee
19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027
0.3464%$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee
19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments
0.125%$12.50
Total duty and fees$1,297.14

Computed on statistical line 9503.00.00.11; the 5 lines under 9503.00.00 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff on toys from South Korea?

Toys imported from South Korea under HTS 9503.00.00 pay a total duty rate of about 12.5% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.71) at 12.5% (12.5% total). The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to toys from South Korea?

  • 9903.05.71: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 12.5% (12.5% total)

Are there exemptions for toys from South Korea?

  • 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
  • 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds

Do toys need a permit or other agency filing?

CBP flags HTS 9503.00.00.11 for: CPSC (data required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on toys from South Korea?

No active AD/CVD case for South Korea lists HTS 9503.00.00.11 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

Toys from other countries

See the full HTS heading: HTS 9503.