9403.70.80.02 - Toddler beds, bassinets and cradles 🖩
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 | 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9403.70.80.02, specifically covers toddler beds, bassinets, and cradles. These items are designed to provide a sleeping or resting place for infants and very young children. Toddler beds typically transition from a crib and are designed for children who have outgrown their crib but are not yet ready for a full-sized bed. Bassinets and cradles are generally smaller, more portable sleeping solutions intended for newborns and very young infants, often featuring a rocking or gliding motion.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 9403.70.80.01, which covers cribs, is crucial. Cribs are generally larger, more robust structures with higher sides and slatted frameworks, designed for infants for a longer period. While all three serve as sleeping accommodations for young children, cribs have distinct structural features and a longer intended use phase than bassinets and cradles. The category also differs from 9403.70.80.03 (play yards and other enclosures), which are primarily for containing children during playtime rather than sleeping.
As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9403.70.80.02 is on clearly identifying items that function as toddler beds, bassinets, or cradles, and distinguishing them from other infant furniture, particularly cribs. The material composition of these items, typically plastics as indicated by the parent category, is a consistent factor.