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Basketball Hoop (Children's Toy)

A basketball hoop designed as a children's toy is a scaled-down version of a standard basketball goal, intended for recreational play and skill development for young children.

Material:

• Backboard: Typically constructed from durable plastic (polyethylene or polypropylene) to withstand repeated use and potential impacts. Some higher-end models may utilize tempered plastic or acrylic for increased durability and clarity.
• Rim: Often made of flexible plastic or a coated metal (steel or aluminum) to prevent injury. Padding is frequently incorporated around the rim.
• Net: Usually constructed from nylon or polyester rope netting.
• Base: Can vary significantly; common materials include high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, often weighted with sand or water for stability. Some models feature a rolling base with wheels for portability.
• Pole: Typically plastic or metal, providing support for the backboard and rim.

Purpose:

• Physical Development: Encourages gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and balance.
• Recreational Play: Provides a fun and engaging activity for children.
• Skill Building: Introduces basic basketball concepts like shooting and coordination.
• Social Interaction: Can promote teamwork and friendly competition.

Function:

The toy functions as a miniature basketball goal. Children shoot a smaller-sized basketball (often a size 3 or size 5, depending on age) towards the hoop, aiming to successfully pass the ball through the net. Adjustable height features allow the hoop to grow with the child's developing skills.

Usage Scenarios:

• Indoor Play: Smaller, freestanding models are designed for indoor use in playrooms or bedrooms.
• Outdoor Play: Larger, more robust models are suitable for outdoor use in backyards, driveways, or parks.
• Playrooms: Provides a contained activity for indoor recreation.
• Gyms/Daycares: Used as a recreational tool in supervised environments.

Common Types:

• Freestanding Hoops: The most common type, featuring a weighted base for stability. These are available in various heights and designs.
• Over-the-Door Hoops: Designed to hang over a standard doorframe, offering a space-saving solution for indoor play.
• Adjustable Height Hoops: Allow the height of the backboard to be adjusted as the child grows, providing a longer lifespan for the toy.
• Rolling Hoops: Feature wheels on the base for easy portability, allowing the hoop to be moved around easily.
• Electronic Hoops: Include electronic scoring features, lights, and sound effects for added entertainment.
• Mini Hoops: Very small, often tabletop versions, designed for younger children or indoor use.

Children's toys, specifically basketball hoops, can be classified under several HS codes based on the provided information.

• 9506400000: This HS code covers articles and equipment for table-tennis, and parts and accessories thereof. While primarily for table-tennis, it's important to note that this chapter broadly includes sports equipment. The basic duty is 5.1%, with no additional tariff, but a 30% additional tariff applies after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 35.1%.
• 9506991500: This HS code covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof. Specifically, it includes baseball articles and equipment (except balls) and parts and accessories. The basic duty is 0.0%, with no additional tariff, but a 30% additional tariff applies after April 2, 2025. For steel or aluminum products, an additional 25% tariff applies, bringing the total to 55.0%.
• 9503000011: This HS 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. The basic duty is 0.0%, with no additional tariff, but a 30% additional tariff applies after April 2, 2025.
• 9503000071: This HS 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 other toys labeled or determined by importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age. The basic duty is 0.0%, with no additional tariff, but a 30% additional tariff applies after April 2, 2025.

Regarding HS codes 9503000011 and 9503000071, please note that these codes specifically apply to “Children’s productsˮ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052. Importers should ensure compliance with this definition.