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Play House Toys

Play house toys, also known as domestic simulation toys, are designed to allow children to imitate everyday household activities and roles, primarily focusing on domestic life. These toys foster imaginative play, social skills, and emotional development.

Materials

Play house toys are constructed from a variety of materials, each influencing durability, cost, and play experience:

• Plastic: The most common material due to its affordability, durability, and ease of molding into various shapes. Different types of plastic are used, including polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
• Wood: Offers a classic aesthetic and a more substantial feel. Often used for furniture and larger play house structures. Typically made from sustainable sources like beech or pine.
• Fabric: Used for bedding, clothing for dolls, and soft furnishings, adding a realistic texture and encouraging nurturing play.
• Metal: Less common due to safety concerns, but may be found in durable kitchen sets or tools.
• Combination Materials: Many sets incorporate a blend of materials for enhanced realism and functionality.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of play house toys is to facilitate:

• Imaginative Play: Encouraging children to create scenarios, stories, and roles.
• Social Skill Development: Promoting cooperation, communication, and negotiation through role-playing with others.
• Emotional Development: Allowing children to explore emotions, practice empathy, and develop a sense of responsibility.
• Cognitive Development: Enhancing problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and language skills.
• Familiarization with Daily Life: Introducing children to common household tasks and routines.

Usage Scenarios

Play house toys are typically used in:

• Indoor Play: Most commonly used in bedrooms, playrooms, or living areas.
• Solo Play: Children can engage in independent imaginative play.
• Group Play: Encourages cooperative play with siblings, friends, or parents.
• Educational Settings: Used in preschools and kindergartens to promote social and emotional learning.

Common Types

Play house toys encompass a wide variety of items:

• Dollhouses: Miniature houses with rooms and furniture, providing a structured environment for play.
• Play Kitchens: Miniature kitchens with appliances, cookware, and food items, allowing children to simulate cooking and meal preparation.
• Play Food: Realistic or stylized food items made from plastic, wood, or fabric.
• Play Furniture: Miniature furniture for dollhouses or playrooms, including beds, tables, chairs, and sofas.
• Play Cleaning Sets: Miniature cleaning tools such as brooms, dustpans, and vacuum cleaners, encouraging role-playing of household chores.
• Play Laundry Sets: Miniature washing machines, dryers, and laundry baskets, simulating laundry routines.
• Play Doctor/Vet Sets: Incorporating a domestic element through caring for dolls or stuffed animals.
• Tea Sets: Promoting social interaction and imaginative play.
• Tool Sets: Allowing children to simulate home repairs and maintenance.
• Cash Registers & Grocery Stores: Expanding the playhouse scenario to include shopping and financial transactions.

The declared goods are children's toys intended for playing house. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 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, and is for items labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age.

  • 95: Chapter 95 signifies Toys, games and sports equipment; parts and accessories thereof.
  • 03: Heading 03 denotes Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dollsʼ carriages; dolls, other toys.
  • 000071: This subheading further specifies “Childrenʼs productsˮ intended for use by persons under 3 years of age.

• 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, and is for items labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons between 3 to 12 years of age.

  • 95: Chapter 95 signifies Toys, games and sports equipment; parts and accessories thereof.
  • 03: Heading 03 denotes Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dollsʼ carriages; dolls, other toys.
  • 000073: This subheading further specifies “Childrenʼs productsˮ intended for use by persons between 3 to 12 years of age.

Regarding these HS codes, it is important to accurately determine the intended age group for the toys, as this directly impacts the applicable tariff rate. Both codes currently have a total tariff rate of 30.0%, with a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.