Hierarchy

20Section XX — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

9500000000TOYS, GAMES AND SPORTS REQUISITES; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9503000000Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

9503006100Puzzles

9503006100Of wood

9503006900Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty4.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

4.700 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-4.7 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-4.7 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-4.7 ppESA Interim EPA	-4.7 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-4.7 ppSADC EPA	-4.7 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-4.7 ppEverything But Arms	-4.7 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-4.7 ppEEA Agreement	-4.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9500000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(2)

inherited from 9500000000

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(4)

inherited from 9500000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4049Toys and games, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM570The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4049Toys and games, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM572It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria.

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 2007-01-01

Description & Classification

Typical uses

puzzle

Sample products

Puzzle, 500 piecesJigsaw puzzle in box

Synonyms

puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, assembly puzzle

Keywords

puzzle · jigsaw puzzle · assembly puzzle

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 95 — Toys, games and sports requisites; Parts and accessories thereof

This chapter has a long exclusion list and does not cover: candles (heading 3406), fireworks (heading 3604), yarns and textiles for sports use if classifiable in Section XI, sports headgear or other sports clothing of textiles (Section XI), sports footwear (Chapter 64), sports gloves of leather (heading 4203), whips and riding-crops (heading 6602), unmounted eyes for dolls or toys of heading 9003, carnival articles of heading 9505, or sports vehicles other than bobsleighs and toboggans. Heading 9504 covers video game consoles, video game machines, and articles for games of chance; 'video game consoles and machines' are defined as apparatus designed for use with a television receiver or having a self-contained screen. The chapter covers dolls (heading 9502), other toys (heading 9503 — including reduced-size models, puzzles, toy musical instruments, toy weapons), articles for funfair and table games (heading 9504), festive articles (heading 9505), and articles for sports, gymnastics and athletics (heading 9506).

Section note

Non-preferential origin

split_heading

Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

As specified for split headings

specific

Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

As specified for split headings

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the major portion of the materials originated, as determined on the basis of the value of the materials.

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (9503006900)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 4.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (9503006900)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (9503006900)?

Yes, 2 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (9503006900)?

378 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 9503006900?

TARIC code 9503006900 (Other) covers the following products: Puzzle, 500 pieces, Jigsaw puzzle in box.

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Hierarchy

20Section XX — MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES

9500000000TOYS, GAMES AND SPORTS REQUISITES; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9503006100Puzzles

9503006100Of wood

9503006900Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty4.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

4.700 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-4.7 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-4.7 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-4.7 ppESA Interim EPA	-4.7 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-4.7 ppSADC EPA	-4.7 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-4.7 pp	-4.7 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-4.7 ppEverything But Arms	-4.7 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-4.7 ppEEA Agreement	-4.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9500000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(2)

inherited from 9500000000

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

Restriction on entry into free circulation(4)

inherited from 9500000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4049Toys and games, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4049Toys and games, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 2007-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Typical uses

puzzle

Sample products

Puzzle, 500 piecesJigsaw puzzle in box

Synonyms

puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, assembly puzzle

Keywords

puzzle · jigsaw puzzle · assembly puzzle

Associated BTIs

See all BTIs (378)

Associated Rulings

2015/1384

This product is a cardboard puzzle book approximately 34 × 24 cm in size, comprising 14 pages that alternate between puzzles (approximately 40 pieces) and educational content such as texts, cards, and illustrations. Each puzzle complements the educational information on the opposite page. It is marketed as an educational and recreational article for children, classified as either educational toys or multi-function articles combining a book, puzzle game, and learning activities. The product must adhere to toy safety regulations, including CE marking, proper labeling, and REACH compliance concerning the materials of the cardboard and inks used. The classification considers its nature as a toy and educational material, with regulatory references to Regulation 2015/1384 and relevant safety and chemical compliance standards.

1056/2006

Classification is determined by General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 9503, 9503 00 and 9503 00 69. Since the cubes must be manipulated in order to achieve the correct illustrations, the product is considered to be a puzzle Documented CN 2026 code: 95030069.

1655/2005

Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, and by the wording of CN codes 9503 00 and 9503 00 69. Classification as a printed book under heading 4901 or as a children's picture book under heading 4903 is excluded because the text and the pictures have a subsidiary function to the puzzles. The puzzles give the product its essential character and it is therefore classified as a puzzle under heading 9503. Documented CN 2026 code: 95030069.

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 95 — Toys, games and sports requisites; Parts and accessories thereof

Section note

Non-preferential origin

split_heading

Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

As specified for split headings

specific

Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

As specified for split headings

Residual rule

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (9503006900)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 4.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (9503006900)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (9503006900)?

Yes, 2 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (9503006900)?

378 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 9503006900?

TARIC code 9503006900 (Other) covers the following products: Puzzle, 500 pieces, Jigsaw puzzle in box.

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1. This Section does not cover: (a) articles of plastics, of heading 3924 or 3926, or articles of rubber (heading 4014 or 4015), or of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4017); (b) handbags or other articles of heading 4202; (c) articles of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials (heading 4601 or 4602); (d) wall coverings of heading 4814; (e) goods of Section XI (textiles and textile articles); (f) goods of Section XII (footwear, headgear, umbrellas); (g) articles of Chapter 82 or 83 (base metal articles, tools, cutlery); (h) articles of Section XVI (machinery and electrical equipment); (ij) articles of Section XVII (vehicles, aircraft, vessels); (k) articles of Section XVIII (instruments, clocks, musical instruments); (l) articles of Chapter 95 (toys, games, sports requisites, except where indicated otherwise); (m) articles of Chapter 97 (works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques). 2. References in headings 9401 to 9406 to articles or parts of articles of a particular material are to be taken as including articles or parts of articles consisting of a combination of materials (e.g. furniture made of both wood and metal). However, these headings are not to be taken as applying to goods of a kind described in other headings that are more specific.

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€6.66/kg

Export €/kg

€6.18/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

7,956

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€359.0M	55.4Mt	€6.48/kg	89.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.2M	1.5Mt	€10.75/kg	4.0%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11.0M	1.8Mt	€6.06/kg	2.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€8.1M	702Kt	€11.54/kg	2.0%
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.6M	818Kt	€6.79/kg	1.4%
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.4M	760Kt	€4.42/kg	0.8%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€93.8M	17.1Mt	€5.49/kg	44.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€58.5M	12.0Mt	€4.87/kg	27.6%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€31.0M	2.7Mt	€11.38/kg	14.6%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€18.5M	1.5Mt	€12.10/kg	8.7%
5	🇨🇳 China	€10.0M	849Kt	€11.78/kg	4.7%

EU Member States

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€6.66/kg

Export €/kg

€6.18/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

7,956

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€359.0M	55.4Mt	€6.48/kg	89.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€16.2M	1.5Mt	€10.75/kg	4.0%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€11.0M	1.8Mt	€6.06/kg	2.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€8.1M	702Kt	€11.54/kg	2.0%
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.6M	818Kt	€6.79/kg	1.4%
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€3.4M	760Kt	€4.42/kg	0.8%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€93.8M	17.1Mt	€5.49/kg	44.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€58.5M	12.0Mt	€4.87/kg	27.6%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€31.0M	2.7Mt	€11.38/kg	14.6%
4	🇳🇴 Norway	€18.5M	1.5Mt	€12.10/kg	8.7%
5	🇨🇳 China	€10.0M	849Kt	€11.78/kg	4.7%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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