9403.50.90.42 - Toddler beds, bassinets, and cradles

This HTS subheading, 9403.50.90.42, specifically classifies toddler beds, bassinets, and cradles. These items are designed for infants and very young children, providing a safe and comfortable sleeping environment. While all are forms of infant sleeping furniture, they differ in their primary design and intended use. Toddler beds typically transition from a crib, often featuring lower sides and a design suitable for children who can climb out of a crib. Bassinets and cradles are generally smaller, more portable, and intended for newborns and very young infants, often featuring rocking or gliding mechanisms.

Distinguishing these from their sibling category, 9403.50.90.41 (Cribs), is crucial for accurate classification. Cribs are specifically designed as enclosed sleeping units for infants, typically with high sides and a slatted structure, serving as the primary sleeping furniture for babies until they are ready for a toddler bed. The items classified under 9403.50.90.42 represent the next stage or alternative smaller sleeping solutions beyond the traditional crib. The remaining sibling, 9403.50.90.45, encompasses all other wooden beds not specifically enumerated elsewhere within this detailed classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code relies on the precise determination of whether the imported item is a toddler bed, bassinet, or cradle, based on its construction, dimensions, and intended function for infant and early childhood sleep.