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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9505906000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9505902000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000011 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000071 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4016950000 | Doc | 41.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4005990000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4005910000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926400010 | Doc | 35.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923300090 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923500000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Animal Balloons
Animal balloons are decorative balloons sculpted to resemble animals. They are typically made from latex, foil (mylar), or a combination of both, and are created through twisting and inflating techniques.
Material:
- Latex: The most common material, latex balloons are flexible and can be easily twisted into various shapes. They are biodegradable but have a shorter float time.
- Foil (Mylar): These balloons are made from a metallic, non-porous material, allowing them to hold helium for extended periods. They are not biodegradable and often feature pre-printed designs or a smooth, reflective surface.
Purpose:
Primarily used for decorative purposes, animal balloons are popular at:
- Parties: Birthday parties, children's events, and themed celebrations.
- Events: Corporate functions, grand openings, and promotional activities.
- Gifts: As a playful and festive present.
- Entertainment: Balloon artists create animal balloons as a form of live entertainment.
Function:
- Decoration: Providing a visually appealing and thematic element to an event.
- Entertainment: The process of creating the balloon animals is often a performance in itself.
- Novelty: Offering a unique and engaging experience for recipients.
Usage Scenarios:
- Balloon Artists: Professionals use latex balloons to create a wide range of animal shapes on-site at events.
- DIY Projects: Individuals can create simpler animal balloon designs at home with basic twisting skills.
- Pre-made Balloons: Foil animal balloons are readily available for purchase and can be inflated with helium or air.
- Balloon Deliveries: Companies offer pre-arranged animal balloon bouquets for delivery to various locations.
Common Types:
- Dog Balloons: The most frequently requested animal balloon, often featuring variations in breed and size.
- Giraffe Balloons: A popular choice due to the long neck, which is relatively easy to create with twisting techniques.
- Monkey Balloons: Often created with a playful and expressive face.
- Elephant Balloons: Requires more skill to create the trunk and ears.
- Swan Balloons: Often made with long, foil balloons to represent the elegant neck and body.
- Unicorn Balloons: Increasingly popular, typically made with foil and featuring a horn.
- Custom Designs: Balloon artists can create balloons resembling a wide variety of animals based on specific requests.
Animal balloons fall under several potential classifications based on their material and intended use. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:
- 9503000011: This code covers tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls’ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale (“scaleˮ) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof – specifically, inflatable toy balls, balloons and punchballs, of rubber, labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age. This is applicable if the balloons are explicitly marketed for children under 3. The total tax rate is 30.0%.
- 9503000071: This code also covers tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls’ carriages; dolls, other toys; reduced-scale (“scaleˮ) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds; parts and accessories thereof – specifically, other inflatable toys labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age. This is applicable if the balloons are explicitly marketed for children under 3, but are not specifically balls or punchballs. The total tax rate is 30.0%.
- 4016950000: This code covers other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, specifically other inflatable articles. This is applicable if the balloons are made of vulcanized rubber and are not specifically categorized as toys for young children. The total tax rate is 41.7% (4.2% basic tariff + 7.5% additional tariff + 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
Regarding HS code 9503000011 and 9503000071, please note that the classification depends on whether the balloons are labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age.