Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set from Japan
A 50-piece set of smooth wooden blocks in various shapes and colors for stacking and imaginative play. Falls under HTS 9503.00.00.73 as labeled for ages 3-12, a construction toy meeting children's product definition. Designed without small parts for safety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include General Conformity Certificate (GCC) for CPSIA; test for ASTM F963 standards
• Pitfall: Wooden toys often scrutinized for finish chemicals
• Ensure importer determination letter for age 3-12