What products are included in HS-4 9618?

HS-4 9618 includes tailors' dummies, lay figures, and animated displays used for shop window dressing.

How do I classify a mannequin with moving parts?

If the mannequin has moving parts, it still falls under HS-6 961800, but ensure to provide details about its features.

Are there specific import regulations for these items?

Yes, check with your local customs authority for any specific regulations or requirements related to importing visual merchandising tools.

Can I use HS-4 9618 for all types of display figures?

HS-4 9618 is suitable for most display figures, but ensure they fit the description of tailors' dummies or animated displays.

What documentation is needed for importing under HS-4 9618?

You typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary permits or certificates depending on your country’s regulations.

HS-4 · Heading

9618 — Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing

Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 9618 when importing tailors' dummies, which are essential for clothing displays, or animated figures used in shop windows. For instance, a shipment of 50 tailors' dummies made of plastic and fabric would fall under this heading.

When deciding between subheadings, consider the specific use of the item. If your product is a simple lay figure for clothing display, it fits under HS-6 961800. However, if it includes moving parts or is designed for animated displays, it still falls under the same subheading but may require additional details for customs.

If you're unsure about the classification, note that all items under HS-4 9618 share a common purpose: enhancing visual merchandising. This can include both static and animated displays, so clarify your product's features to avoid misclassification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

tailors' dummies · animated displays · shop window dressing · lay figures · merchandising tools · customs classification · import regulations · HS-4 9618 · HS-6 961800 · retail display items · fashion industry imports · visual merchandising · automata for shops · mannequin imports · display figures

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

50 plastic tailors' dummies for clothing display
Animated mannequins for shop window dressing
Lay figures made of fabric and wood
Automated displays with lights and movement
Tailors' dummies used in fashion shows
Non-animated lay figures for retail environments

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 9618 used for?
How to classify tailors' dummies for import?
Are animated displays covered under HS-4 9618?
What items fall under HS-6 961800?
How to determine the correct HS code for mannequins?
What are the import regulations for shop window displays?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products are included in HS-4 9618?: HS-4 9618 includes tailors' dummies, lay figures, and animated displays used for shop window dressing.
How do I classify a mannequin with moving parts?: If the mannequin has moving parts, it still falls under HS-6 961800, but ensure to provide details about its features.
Are there specific import regulations for these items?: Yes, check with your local customs authority for any specific regulations or requirements related to importing visual merchandising tools.
Can I use HS-4 9618 for all types of display figures?: HS-4 9618 is suitable for most display figures, but ensure they fit the description of tailors' dummies or animated displays.
What documentation is needed for importing under HS-4 9618?: You typically need a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary permits or certificates depending on your country’s regulations.