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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9503000071 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9503000073 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9504500000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9504904000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924905650 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909010 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114909070 | Doc | 35.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304996040 | Doc | 33.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304996030 | Doc | 33.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6307907500 | Doc | 34.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6307908910 | Doc | 37.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Building Blocks
Building blocks are toys that allow children to assemble structures, typically through stacking, fitting, or interlocking. They are a cornerstone of early childhood development, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and spatial reasoning.
Material
- Wood: Traditional and durable, often finished with non-toxic paints or varnishes. Offer a classic aesthetic and tactile experience.
- Plastic: The most common material, offering a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. ABS plastic is frequently used due to its strength and safety. Bio-plastics are an increasingly available sustainable alternative.
- Cardboard: Lightweight and recyclable, suitable for younger children and temporary constructions.
- Foam: Soft and safe, ideal for very young children or those with sensory sensitivities.
- Magnetic: Utilize magnets for easy connection, often used in more complex construction sets.
Purpose & Function
- Cognitive Development: Building blocks encourage spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical thinking (counting, sorting, patterns).
- Creative Expression: Allow for open-ended play and the creation of unique structures and scenarios.
- Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating blocks develops hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Social Skills: Collaborative building promotes teamwork, communication, and negotiation.
- Imaginative Play: Structures can represent real-world objects, fantastical creations, or abstract designs.
Usage Scenarios
- Free Play: Unstructured building allows children to explore their own ideas and creativity.
- Guided Construction: Following instructions to build specific models.
- Storytelling: Using structures as props for imaginative narratives.
- Educational Activities: Learning shapes, colors, counting, and basic engineering principles.
- Group Projects: Collaborative building for larger-scale constructions.
Common Types
- Classic Wooden Blocks: Simple, rectangular blocks in various sizes.
- LEGO Bricks: Interlocking plastic bricks with a standardized system, allowing for complex and detailed constructions. Numerous themes and sets are available.
- Mega Bloks: Larger plastic bricks, designed for younger children.
- Duplo Bricks: Larger LEGO bricks, designed for younger children.
- Magnetic Tiles: Flat, geometric shapes with magnets embedded, allowing for easy connection and construction of 2D and 3D structures. (e.g., Magna-Tiles, PicassoTiles)
- Soft Blocks: Fabric-covered blocks filled with soft materials, suitable for babies and toddlers.
- Foam Blocks: Lightweight and colorful blocks, often used in early childhood education.
- Kapla Blocks: Identical wooden planks, encouraging open-ended construction and balance.
Educational toys, specifically building blocks, fall under several classifications based on the provided information. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:
- 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 building blocks are marketed for children under 3, this code is applicable. The total tax rate is 30.0%.
- 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 building blocks are marketed for children between 3 and 12 years old, this code is applicable. The total tax rate is 30.0%.
Important Note: The classification between 9503000071 and 9503000073 depends entirely on the age range the building blocks are intended for, as indicated by the importer's labeling.