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Play Mat with Music and Lights

A play mat with music and lights is an interactive baby and toddler toy designed to provide a stimulating and engaging environment for early development. These mats typically feature a padded surface, often adorned with colorful patterns and characters, and incorporate electronic components that produce sounds and visual effects.

Material

• Surface: Commonly constructed from soft, non-toxic fabrics like polyester, cotton, or fleece. Water-resistant or wipe-clean materials are frequent for ease of maintenance.
• Padding: Made of foam (EVA foam is common) to provide a cushioned area for babies to lie, play, and learn to sit or crawl.
• Electronics: Include plastic housings for speakers, lights (typically LEDs), and the control panel. The control panel often uses ABS plastic.
• Frame (if applicable): Some play mats have inflatable or collapsible frames made of PVC or similar durable plastic.

Purpose

The primary purpose of these play mats is to encourage:

• Sensory Development: Lights, sounds, and varied textures stimulate a baby's senses.
• Motor Skills: Provides a safe space for tummy time, kicking, reaching, and eventually sitting and crawling.
• Cognitive Development: Interactive elements, such as hanging toys or buttons, promote cause-and-effect learning.
• Entertainment: Offers a stimulating and enjoyable play experience for babies.

Function

• Music Playback: Plays pre-recorded melodies, songs, or nature sounds. Some models allow for Bluetooth connectivity to play music from a smartphone.
• Light Effects: Features flashing or changing lights to capture a baby’s attention.
• Interactive Elements: May include hanging toys, mirrors, crinkly fabrics, or buttons that trigger sounds or lights.
• Adjustable Settings: Often offers volume control and different play modes.
• Removable Toys: Many mats have hanging toys that can be detached and rearranged.

Usage Scenarios

• Tummy Time: Encourages head lifting and neck strengthening.
• Back Play: Provides a comfortable surface for babies to lie and reach for hanging toys.
• Sitting Play: Supports babies as they learn to sit independently.
• Crawling & Early Walking: Offers a safe and padded area for exploration.
• Independent Play: Provides entertainment and stimulation while allowing caregivers to attend to other tasks (with supervision).

Common Types

• Arches & Hanging Toys: Classic design with an overhead arch and detachable hanging toys.
• Gyms with Kick & Play: Features hanging toys that babies can kick and interact with.
• Piano Mats: Incorporate a piano keyboard that plays sounds when pressed.
• Inflatable Mats: Easy to store and transport; often feature raised edges to prevent babies from rolling off.
• Foldable Mats: Compact and portable; ideal for travel or limited space.
• Smart Mats: Bluetooth enabled, allowing music streaming and potentially app connectivity for developmental tracking.
• Water Mats: Filled with water, providing a textured surface and visual stimulation as babies move.

PLAYMAT WITH MUSIC AND LIGHTS can be classified under several HS codes based on its components and function, as detailed below:

• 8518500000: Electric sound amplifier sets. This code applies if the playmat incorporates an electric sound amplification system as a core feature. The reference material indicates a total tax rate of 55.0% (0.0% basic tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 8518908100: Parts: Other: Other (potentially for components of the playmat's music and light features). This code is relevant if the playmat is imported as components for the music and light features. The reference material indicates a total tax rate of 55.0% (0.0% basic tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 8543906500: Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Parts: Other: Printed circuit assemblies: Of flat panel displays other than for articles of heading 8528, except for subheadings 8528.52 or 8528.62. If the playmat utilizes printed circuit assemblies for its light or music functions, this code may be applicable. The reference material indicates a total tax rate of 55.0% (0.0% basic tariff, 25.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 9503000071: 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 “Childrenʼs productsˮ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: Under 3 years of age. This code is applicable if the playmat is classified as a toy for children under 3 years of age. The reference material indicates a total tax rate of 30.0% (0.0% basic tariff, 0.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 9503000090: 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 Other. This code is applicable if the playmat is classified as a toy. The reference material indicates a total tax rate of 30.0% (0.0% basic tariff, 0.0% additional tariff, and 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

Important Note: The classification of the playmat depends on its specific features and materials. If the playmat is determined to be a “Children’s product” as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052, HS codes 9503000071 or 9503000090 may be applicable.