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Bath Toys

Bath toys are playthings designed for use in water, typically during bathing. They provide entertainment and can aid in a child's development.

Materials

A wide variety of materials are used in the construction of bath toys, each with different properties:

• Plastic: The most common material due to its affordability, durability, and water resistance. Common plastics include polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
• Rubber: Often used for softer toys like rubber ducks and squeeze toys. Natural or synthetic rubber is employed.
• Silicone: Increasingly popular for its flexibility, softness, and ease of cleaning. It's also often BPA-free.
• Wood: Used for more traditional toys, often coated with water-resistant finishes.
• Fabric: Some toys incorporate fabric elements, typically waterproofed or quick-drying materials.

Purpose & Function

• Entertainment: The primary function is to provide amusement and enjoyment during bath time.
• Developmental Aid: Bath toys can contribute to a child's cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development:
  • Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating toys helps develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
  • Cognitive Skills: Toys can encourage problem-solving, creativity, and imagination. Stacking, pouring, and sorting toys support early math concepts.
  • Language Development: Bath time play provides opportunities for vocabulary building and storytelling.
  • Sensory Exploration: Different textures, shapes, and colors stimulate a child's senses.

Usage Scenarios

• Infant Bathing: Soft, floating toys and simple squirting toys are suitable for very young children.
• Toddler Bathing: More complex toys like boats, stacking cups, and water wheels are appropriate as children grow.
• Early Childhood Bathing: Toys that encourage imaginative play, such as figures, playsets, and water painting tools, are common.
• Sensory Play: Bath toys can be used independently of bathing for water play activities.

Common Types

• Rubber Ducks: A classic and iconic bath toy, available in numerous sizes and designs.
• Stacking Cups: Versatile toys for pouring, stacking, and nesting, promoting hand-eye coordination and early math skills.
• Squirting Toys: Toys that eject water when squeezed, providing simple cause-and-effect learning.
• Boats & Ships: Toys that float and can be pushed or pulled through the water.
• Water Wheels: Toys that rotate when water is poured over them, demonstrating basic physics principles.
• Bath Crayons/Paints: Allow children to draw on the bath tiles (specifically designed to be washable).
• Figures & Playsets: Small characters and themed sets (e.g., pirates, animals) that encourage imaginative play.
• Bath Books: Waterproof books designed to be read during bath time.
• Floating Blocks: Lightweight blocks that float and can be used for building.
• Light-Up Toys: Toys incorporating LED lights for visual stimulation.

Bath toys fall under various classifications depending on their material and specific characteristics. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 9503000071: This HS code covers 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. Specifically, it applies to “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. If the bath toys are explicitly marketed for children under 3, this code is applicable. The tax rate is currently 30.0% (including a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025).
• 9503000073: This HS code also covers 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. However, it applies to “Childrenʼs productsˮ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052: Other: Labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons: 3 to 12 years of age. If the bath toys are marketed for children between 3 and 12 years old, this code is applicable. The tax rate is currently 30.0% (including a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025).
• 3924104000: If the bath toys are made of plastics and classified as Tableware and kitchenware, this HS code applies. The base tariff is 3.4%, with an additional tariff of 30.0% effective April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax rate of 33.4%.
• 3924905650: If the bath toys are made of plastics and categorized as Other, this HS code is relevant. The base tariff is 3.4%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a further additional tariff of 30.0% effective April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax rate of 40.9%.

Important Note: The classification of bath toys depends heavily on the material composition and intended age group. If the bath toys are made of materials other than plastics, or have specific functionalities, other HS codes may be applicable.