Play-Doh Modeling Compound from China
Play-Doh is a non-toxic, colorful modeling paste designed for children's creative play, allowing them to mold, shape, and sculpt figures. It falls under HTS 3407.00.20.00 as a modeling paste put up specifically for children's amusement, meeting the chapter's criteria for pliable, water-soluble preparations used in artistic molding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify non-toxicity certifications like ASTM D-4236 and CPSIA compliance for children's products to avoid CBP holds
• Include detailed ingredient lists and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in documentation, as modeling pastes may trigger chemical reviews
• Avoid misclassification as toys under Chapter 95 by emphasizing the paste form and pliable nature in entry descriptions