Wheeled toys, dolls and models from India
India exported $201 million of wheeled toys, dolls and models (HS 9503.00) in FY2025-26, up 19% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $201MUp 18.5% on last year
- HS code
- 9503.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9503.00.00 | Tricycles, 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 | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of wheeled toys, dolls and models
India's exports to all countries under HS 9503.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Toy safety testing. Toys for children 12 and under must pass third-party testing at a CPSC-accepted lab to the ASTM F963 standard, come with a Children's Product Certificate, and carry permanent tracking labels. 16 CFR Part 1250
- European Union
- Toy safety. Toys need CE marking, safety testing to the EN 71 standards, a technical file and an EU declaration of conformity. Directive 2009/48/EC
- United Kingdom
- Toy safety. Toys need UKCA or CE marking, safety testing, a technical file and a declaration of conformity. Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9503.00 is 1.8%, ranging from 0% to 4.7% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on wheeled toys, dolls and models from India?
10% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for wheeled toys, dolls and models?
9503.00, under heading 9503. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export wheeled toys, dolls and models?
Yes. India exported $201 million under HS 9503.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.