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Toy Kitchen Playsets

Toy kitchen playsets are miniature reproductions of kitchens, designed for imaginative play, primarily by children. They typically include various appliances, cookware, and food items, allowing children to mimic cooking and food preparation activities.

Material

• Plastic: The most common material due to its affordability, durability, and ease of molding into different shapes. Various types of plastic are used, including polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
• Wood: Often found in higher-end sets, wood offers a classic aesthetic and perceived quality. Typically made from hardwoods like beech or maple, and often finished with non-toxic paints and varnishes.
• Metal: Less common, but found in some components (e.g., pots and pans) for a more realistic feel. Usually stainless steel.
• Fabric: Used for accessories like aprons, dishcloths, and sometimes food items.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of toy kitchen playsets is to encourage:

• Imaginative Play: Fosters creativity and role-playing.
• Social Skills: Encourages interaction and cooperation when playing with others.
• Language Development: Children learn vocabulary related to food, cooking, and kitchen items.
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Manipulating the various components develops fine motor skills.
• Cognitive Development: Learning about food groups, sequencing (e.g., preparing a meal), and basic mathematical concepts (e.g., counting ingredients).

Usage Scenarios

• Individual Play: Children can independently create scenarios and "cook" meals.
• Group Play: Facilitates cooperative play, with children taking on different roles (e.g., chef, customer, waiter).
• Educational Settings: Used in preschools and kindergartens to teach practical life skills and social interaction.
• Home Play: A common toy for children to engage in role-playing within the home environment.

Common Types & Features

• Corner Kitchens: Designed to fit into a corner of a room, maximizing space.
• Island Kitchens: Feature a central island counter for additional play space.
• Portable Kitchens: Compact and easy to transport, often with a carrying handle.
• Modern Kitchens: Mimic contemporary kitchen designs with sleek lines and electronic features.
• Traditional Kitchens: Feature classic designs with wood finishes and vintage-inspired appliances.
• Food Sets: Often sold separately or included with the kitchen, consisting of plastic or wooden fruits, vegetables, meats, and baked goods.
• Accessories: Include pots, pans, utensils, plates, cups, cutlery, and other kitchen items.
• Electronic Features: Some sets include lights, sounds (e.g., boiling water, sizzling food), and interactive elements.
• Play Food with Velcro: Allows children to "cut" food items for a more realistic experience.
• Cash Registers: Integrated into some sets to simulate a restaurant or grocery store setting.

Toy kitchen playsets fall under articles intended for recreational use, specifically those categorized as toys or models. Depending on the material and age group, several HS codes may apply.

• 9503000090: 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. The total tax rate is 30.0%, comprising a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 0.0%, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025. This is a broad category encompassing many types of toys.

• 9503000071: This HS code specifically addresses “Children’s productsˮ as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052, labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age. The total tax rate is 30.0%, with the same tariff breakdown as 9503000090. If the toy kitchen playset is designed for children under 3, this code is applicable.

• 3924104000: This HS code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other. The total tax rate is 33.4%, consisting of a base tariff of 3.4% and an additional tariff of 0.0%, plus a 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025. This applies if the playset is made of plastic.

• 3924905650: This HS code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other. The total tax rate is 40.9%, with a base tariff of 3.4%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025. This is another option for plastic playsets.

Regarding HS code 9503000071, please note that the product must be labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons under 3 years of age.