9401.71.00.05 - Infant walkers 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9401.71.00.05, specifically classifies infant walkers. These are freestanding devices designed to support an infant who is learning to walk, allowing them to move around independently while being safely contained within a frame. Typically, these walkers feature a seat for the infant, a base with wheels for mobility, and sometimes include activity trays or toys.
It is crucial to distinguish infant walkers from other upholstered seats with metal frames. For instance, highchairs and booster seats (9401.71.00.01) are designed for feeding and are usually positioned at dining tables. Bouncers with seats (9401.71.00.06) provide a suspended or spring-loaded bouncing motion for a baby's amusement and are not primarily for walking support. Swings for children (9401.71.00.07) also offer a motion-based experience, and stationary activity centers (9401.71.00.08) are fixed units with various interactive elements but do not facilitate independent ambulation.
As this HTS classification is a leaf node, it does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification hinges on the primary function and design characteristics of the item being classified, ensuring it meets the definition of an infant walker rather than other types of infant seating or activity devices. The presence of a wheeled frame enabling assisted ambulation is the key distinguishing feature.