Find HS Code and trade information for plastic doll eyes

Plastic Doll Eyes

Plastic doll eyes are components used to give dolls a realistic or expressive appearance. They are typically manufactured from acrylic plastic, though other plastics may be used.

Material:

• Acrylic Plastic: The most common material due to its clarity, durability, and ability to be molded into various shapes and sizes. It also takes color well.
• Polypropylene (PP): Less expensive than acrylic, but not as clear. Often used for less detailed or lower-cost dolls.
• ABS Plastic: Offers good impact resistance and is commonly used for the eye's housing or backing.

Purpose:

The primary purpose is aesthetic: to provide a focal point for the doll's face and contribute to its overall character and expression. They also play a role in the doll's perceived "life-likeness."

Function:

Doll eyes serve both a structural and visual function. They are inserted into the doll's head, often secured with eye rings or clay. Their size, shape, color, and iris pattern contribute to the doll’s expression. Some eyes are fixed, while others are designed to move (see Common Types).

Usage Scenarios:

• Doll Making: Used extensively by doll artists and manufacturers in creating a wide variety of dolls, from mass-produced toys to highly collectible art dolls.
• Doll Restoration: Replacing lost or damaged eyes in antique or vintage dolls.
• Crafts & Mixed Media: Occasionally used in other art projects where a realistic eye effect is desired.
• Taxidermy: Smaller plastic eyes can be used in certain taxidermy applications, particularly for smaller animals.

Common Types:

• Fixed Eyes: These are permanently glued or set into the doll’s head and do not move.
• Moving/Jointed Eyes: These eyes are mounted on a mechanism allowing them to rotate or blink. Mechanisms vary from simple pivots to more complex geared systems.
• Glass Eyes (often mistaken for plastic): While not plastic, glass eyes are a common alternative offering a higher level of realism and depth, but are more fragile and expensive.
• Iris Patterns: A wide variety of iris patterns are available, including realistic human-like irises, cat eyes, animal eyes, and fantasy designs.
• Sizes: Doll eyes come in a vast range of sizes, typically measured in millimeters (mm), to suit dolls of all scales. Common sizes range from 6mm to 24mm or larger.
• Shapes: Common shapes include round, oval, almond, and slit-pupil (for animal dolls).
• Backing Types: Eyes may have flat backs for gluing directly into clay or have a post or loop for securing with eye rings.

Plastic doll eyes fall under articles of plastics and articles of other materials. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 3926904000: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Imitation gemstones”. Doll eyes, being imitations, could potentially fall under this classification. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • 90: Other.
  • 4000: Imitation gemstones.

• 3926909910: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Laboratory ware”. While not a direct match, if the doll eyes are used in a laboratory setting for research or testing, this code might be applicable. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • 90: Other.
  • 9910: Other Laboratory ware.

• 3926909910: This HS code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other”. This is a broad category and could apply if the doll eyes don't fit into more specific classifications. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • 90: Other.
  • 9910: Other.

Regarding HS code 3926904000, 3926909910, please note that the tariff rate is a base rate of 2.8%, with no additional surcharges currently applied, but a 30% surcharge will be added after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff rate of 32.8%.