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Section 301 Tariffs on Toys from China

Toys imported from China have faced additional U.S.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.trade.gov/section-301-tariffs

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Toys imported from China have faced additional U.S. Section 301 tariffs since 2018, originally designed to penalize intellectual property violations and unfair trade conduct. Affected HS codes primarily include 95.03 (plastic toys) and adjacent classifications. For toy retailers and distributors, this translates to significant cost increases of 15–25 percent on already thin-margin products; many shift sourcing to Southeast Asian alternatives or front-load inventory before tariff hikes. Proof of origin (via packing lists and invoices) is critical to avoid enforcement action.

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