9503.00.00.73 - 3 to 12 years of age

This HTS subcategory, 9503.00.00.73, specifically classifies wheeled toys and similar recreational items designed and intended for use by children aged 3 to 12 years. This encompasses a broad range of playthings such as tricycles, scooters, pedal cars, and other vehicles that are propelled by the child's own motion or by simple mechanisms. It also includes items like dolls' carriages and other toys that do not fall into more specific classifications, as well as working or non-working scale models for recreational purposes and all types of puzzles.

The primary distinction for this category lies in the intended age of the user. It is explicitly differentiated from sibling category 9503.00.00.71, which covers similar toys but is designated for infants and children under 3 years of age. Classification under 9503.00.00.73 requires that the toy's design, size, and complexity are appropriate for children within the 3 to 12 age range, considering factors like durability, safety features, and the manipulative skills typically possessed by children in this demographic.

As this subcategory represents a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes rests on accurately identifying the nature of the toy and confirming its intended user demographic. Importers must ensure that the goods meet the criteria for "Children's products" as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2052 and are labeled or determined by the importer as intended for use by persons within the specified age bracket.