Pet toy import tariff guide 2026
China-origin pet toys after the July 24, 2026 shift: Section 122's temporary 10% layer gave way to the Section 301 structure (including a 12.5% FL component where the line is covered). Use this page to brief your team on HTS buckets, worked landed-cost examples, and how WagNab supports duty-aware quoting.
Buyers re-price landed cost first
After July 24, 2026, US buyers comparing China pet toy suppliers need transparent duty assumptions — not a generic "we ship worldwide" line. We map product families to HTS notes and quote terms so your broker can finish the formal entry.
HTS-first
Duty is classification-driven. We share material + function notes for your broker.
FOB default, DDP on request
Clear Incoterms so FOB, CIF, and DDP never get mixed in RFQ threads.
Worked examples
Illustrative landed-cost math for plush, chews, and framed goods.
HTS families & illustrative duty stack
Not a legal tariff binding. Final duty = exact HTS + active Section 301 coverage + any exclusions. Figures below are planning aids for B2B RFQs.
| Product family | HTS note | MFN | Section 301 List | 301 FL (12.5%) | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plush / soft toys | 9503.00 (soft toys segment) | Base MFN applies by exact subheading | Section 301 List duty as classified | Section 301 FL 12.5% (post–24 Jul 2026 structure) | Illustrative total often ~20% for many plush SKUs — confirm subheading |
| Nylon / rubber dog chews | 9503.00 (toys) or rubber articles when classified as such | Base MFN by exact subheading | Section 301 List duty as classified | Section 301 FL 12.5% where applicable | Tough chewer / nylon lines commonly land mid-teens to low-20s % combined |
| Cat trees / metal frames | Often furniture / metal + textile mixed | Higher MFN on metal/furniture lines | Section 301 List duty as classified | Section 301 FL 12.5% where applicable | Illustrative combined duty can run ~37.5–50%+ — get broker class first |
| Electronic pet feeders / toys | Electrical apparatus + toy dual review | Electronics MFN by subheading | Section 301 List duty as classified | Section 301 FL 12.5% where applicable | Classification drives duty — share power specs early for HTS mapping |
Worked landed-cost examples
Example A — Plush SKU (FOB China)
- FOB unit cost: $2.00
- Illustrative combined duty ~20% → duty ≈ $0.40
- Ocean freight + local charges (allocated): ≈ $0.25
- Landed unit before retail markup ≈ $2.65
Example B — Nylon chew multipack
- FOB multipack: $3.50
- Illustrative combined duty ~18% → duty ≈ $0.63
- Air parcel / express allocation: ≈ $0.90
- Landed unit before retail markup ≈ $5.03
Example C — Cat tree / metal frame
- FOB unit: $18.00
- Illustrative combined duty ~40% → duty ≈ $7.20
- Sea LCL allocation: ≈ $2.50
- Landed unit before retail markup ≈ $27.70
Illustrative only. Freight, insurance, brokerage, and state fees vary. Ask us for a line-item worksheet when you share target ports and Incoterms.
How WagNab supports tariff-aware buying
- • Spec sheets with materials, fill weights, and power notes for HTS mapping
- • Quote lines labeled FOB / CIF / DDP so landed cost assumptions stay explicit
- • Optional dual-source discussion when duty risk makes China-only quotes unworkable
- • Sample cartons with barcode + QC report packs for trade-show and retail onboarding
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