Does anyone know the HS Code for shipping LEGO internationally?
9503.00.00
That is not true. You have provided advice on a universal element in coding.
Currently the accepted code is 9503.00.73.
Now in saying the before all the 2025 tariff hell broke loose it was 9503.00.30
(a kit/set based item) & 9503.00.35 (plastic construction toys/NOT sets-kits
that could be assembled) loosely termed "lego parts-not lego sets.
HTS has changed its distinction to 9503.00.73 as it believes Lego is a childs
toy in the 3-12 age group. We all know that is nonsense. But these are the guidelines
to work with
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
Given all the yelling and screaming about tariffs, I would err on the side of
caution for any customs agency and be explicit. Your shipment arriving may depend
on it.
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
I would normally "100%" agree. However the better the disclosure, the
less risk of a shipment being delayed or refused.
But lets call a spade a spade the first chance USA administration gets to tax
China they will. Plastic is plastic and when we think cheap and nasty plastic
we think China.
The world already knows Lego is not Chinese.
100% I would use the word lego and I always have on every international shipment
I do. Which is numbered in the 100's.
Like wise you could also put the words "manufactured in Mexico" or "product
of mexico" providing of course the product code has an "R" in it.
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks” and so on
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
bricks is generic enough
If bricks is "generic enough" even if you shipped only technic pins,
wheels, windows and minifigures accessories... then why would you detail 73
or 2192? You could write "few" or "a bunch". I use something
like LEGO(r) Spare Parts (Toys) for customs or such.
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
bricks is generic enough
If bricks is "generic enough" even if you shipped only technic pins,
wheels, windows and minifigures accessories... then why would you detail 73
or 2192? You could write "few" or "a bunch". I use something
like LEGO(r) Spare Parts (Toys) for customs or such.
I mostly did that for extra info on my end, that way i have 2 pieces of info
direclty linked to an shipment for extra confirmation, the address and the contents,
if i messed up an address i could see the contents and the compare around until
i can find the problem.
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
bricks is generic enough
If bricks is "generic enough" even if you shipped only technic pins,
wheels, windows and minifigures accessories... then why would you detail 73
or 2192? You could write "few" or "a bunch". I use something
like LEGO(r) Spare Parts (Toys) for customs or such.
I mostly did that for extra info on my end, that way i have 2 pieces of info
direclty linked to an shipment for extra confirmation, the address and the contents,
if i messed up an address i could see the contents and the compare around until
i can find the problem.
Good idea! Here we note the precise weight (in grams) of every shipment. That
also helps to check if there's a sticker mismatch or if we shipped with a
picking error (if important enough)...
Ah and we always put the order number on all packages.
I simply HATE when I receive orders without at least the number; then you've
to guess with the shop name or the guy name, hand written (!) or sometimes there's
not even any mention of the sender.
I simply HATE when I receive orders without at least the number; then you've
to guess with the shop name or the guy name, hand written (!) or sometimes there's
not even any mention of the sender.
"whistles badly while I walk away" at least my card has
my store name if i tried writing the number...
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
bricks is generic enough
If bricks is "generic enough" even if you shipped only technic pins,
wheels, windows and minifigures accessories... then why would you detail 73
or 2192? You could write "few" or "a bunch". I use something
like LEGO(r) Spare Parts (Toys) for customs or such.
I use this: LEGO PIECES / PLASTIC TOYS / 9503 00 35 / DK
Also write the last 4 order numbers on the outside of the parcel
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
bricks is generic enough
If bricks is "generic enough" even if you shipped only technic pins,
wheels, windows and minifigures accessories... then why would you detail 73
or 2192? You could write "few" or "a bunch". I use something
like LEGO(r) Spare Parts (Toys) for customs or such.
I use this: LEGO PIECES / PLASTIC TOYS / 9503 00 35 / DK
Also write the last 4 order numbers on the outside of the parcel
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Why "73 lego bricks" lost me there?
I wrote “something like” meaning if I sold 73 Lego brick I would write “73 lego
bricks”, if I sold 2192 Lego bricks I would write “2192 Lego bricks”
But if they are not all bricks, like plates, slopes or tiles? You don't sell
them?
bricks is generic enough
If bricks is "generic enough" even if you shipped only technic pins,
wheels, windows and minifigures accessories... then why would you detail 73
or 2192? You could write "few" or "a bunch". I use something
like LEGO(r) Spare Parts (Toys) for customs or such.
I use this: LEGO PIECES / PLASTIC TOYS / 9503 00 35 / DK
Also write the last 4 order numbers on the outside of the parcel
Yup, 9503.00.35.00 is the one I use too
What you and Stellar say is actually correct because 9503.00.35 and the correct
"parts" HS code for Lego, the same can be said that 9503.00.30 is the
HS code for "sets". No issue there as I used the same HS codes for years
and never had an issue.
The issue in the current tariff for "Canadians" is this most of our trading
between countries now requires us to follow the lead of the USA HST standard.
That is 9503.00.73. Seems those that made these implementations gave no consideration
to trading history.
LEGO should always be identified I agree. Its probably the only "plastic
toy" that the world believes originated in the EU and not China.
As of this morning with the assistance of the IT professionals within the shipping
company I use was I able to create/Print USPS labels again here in Canada tariff
free on Lego products via .27 and .11 exemptions.
These tariffs have certainly changed some rules and beliefs, but what occurs
in Spain, Finland etc is not what occurs here despite these codes meant to be
universal world wide.
Yet, we are all only trying to achieve the common goal of doing the best we can
for our Buyers as cheaply and as fast as we possibly can.
What you and Stellar say is actually correct because 9503.00.35 and the correct
"parts" HS code for Lego, the same can be said that 9503.00.30 is the
HS code for "sets". No issue there as I used the same HS codes for years
and never had an issue.
The issue in the current tariff for "Canadians" is this most of our trading
between countries now requires us to follow the lead of the USA HST standard.
That is 9503.00.73. Seems those that made these implementations gave no consideration
to trading history.
LEGO should always be identified I agree. Its probably the only "plastic
toy" that the world believes originated in the EU and not China.
As of this morning with the assistance of the IT professionals within the shipping
company I use was I able to create/Print USPS labels again here in Canada tariff
free on Lego products via .27 and .11 exemptions.
How does that work? are .27 and .11 part of the HS codes?
What you and Stellar say is actually correct because 9503.00.35 and the correct
"parts" HS code for Lego, the same can be said that 9503.00.30 is the
HS code for "sets". No issue there as I used the same HS codes for years
and never had an issue.
The issue in the current tariff for "Canadians" is this most of our trading
between countries now requires us to follow the lead of the USA HST standard.
That is 9503.00.73. Seems those that made these implementations gave no consideration
to trading history.
LEGO should always be identified I agree. Its probably the only "plastic
toy" that the world believes originated in the EU and not China.
As of this morning with the assistance of the IT professionals within the shipping
company I use was I able to create/Print USPS labels again here in Canada tariff
free on Lego products via .27 and .11 exemptions.
How does that work? are .27 and .11 part of the HS codes?
So what do you have to pay using those codes? Is it just a flat broker fee?
Are those codes for specific types of Lego? (such as used parts or sealed sets)?
In General, Nubs_Select writes:
In General, RedBeardDan writes:
What you and Stellar say is actually correct because 9503.00.35 and the correct
"parts" HS code for Lego, the same can be said that 9503.00.30 is the
HS code for "sets". No issue there as I used the same HS codes for years
and never had an issue.
The issue in the current tariff for "Canadians" is this most of our trading
between countries now requires us to follow the lead of the USA HST standard.
That is 9503.00.73. Seems those that made these implementations gave no consideration
to trading history.
LEGO should always be identified I agree. Its probably the only "plastic
toy" that the world believes originated in the EU and not China.
As of this morning with the assistance of the IT professionals within the shipping
company I use was I able to create/Print USPS labels again here in Canada tariff
free on Lego products via .27 and .11 exemptions.
How does that work? are .27 and .11 part of the HS codes?
So what do you have to pay using those codes? Is it just a flat broker fee?
Are those codes for specific types of Lego? (such as used parts or sealed sets)?
Ive heard some of them might be tariff free in the near future however I don’t
think anything has gone live yet on stallion express
In General, Nubs_Select writes:
In General, RedBeardDan writes:
What you and Stellar say is actually correct because 9503.00.35 and the correct
"parts" HS code for Lego, the same can be said that 9503.00.30 is the
HS code for "sets". No issue there as I used the same HS codes for years
and never had an issue.
The issue in the current tariff for "Canadians" is this most of our trading
between countries now requires us to follow the lead of the USA HST standard.
That is 9503.00.73. Seems those that made these implementations gave no consideration
to trading history.
LEGO should always be identified I agree. Its probably the only "plastic
toy" that the world believes originated in the EU and not China.
As of this morning with the assistance of the IT professionals within the shipping
company I use was I able to create/Print USPS labels again here in Canada tariff
free on Lego products via .27 and .11 exemptions.
How does that work? are .27 and .11 part of the HS codes?
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Personally, I just don't want to give any customs workers reason to think
there's anything valuable contained in the package.
In your customs description you will also need to describe the contents subject
to your code ie: New Sealed lego Set/Plastic Bricks/Childs toy.
You might be right about the specific code, but I would never put the word "lego"
on the description on a customs form.
That’s what one might think, however before the whole tariff thing I would always
write something like “73 lego bricks” or such as the description and it hasn’t
caused me issues, hundreds and hundreds (if not thousands) of packages have arrived
good with lego in the contents field
Personally, I just don't want to give any customs workers reason to think
there's anything valuable contained in the package.
Fair, but I’ve never had a package go missing at customs even with descriptions
like “10 lego minifigures” and a value of say $400
Does anyone know the HS Code for shipping LEGO internationally?
9503.00.00
That is not true. You have provided advice on a universal element in coding.
Currently the accepted code is 9503.00.73.
[snip]
HTS has changed its distinction to 9503.00.73 as it believes Lego is a childs
toy in the 3-12 age group. We all know that is nonsense. But these are the guidelines
to work with
OK, I looked into this a bit more and it seems the .73 designation is a statistical
suffix and should come in addition to 9503.00.00, so if you need to specify
3-12 years of age it should be 9503.00.00.73, at least for the USA.
USA, Georgia
Canada, Alberta
Netherlands, Gelderland
France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Spain, Comunidad Valenciana
Finland, Ahvenanmaa
