HS Code 9618

Tailors' Dummies and Shop Displays

HS code 9618 covers tailors' dummies, mannequins, and other animated displays or automata used for shop window dressing and garment retail exhibitions.

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HS Code 9618 — Tailors' Dummies and Shop Displays

This category includes mannequins, tailors' dummies, and animated displays used for shop window dressing. These figures are used by clothing retailers to display garments or by tailors for garment fitting and construction. It also covers mechanical or moving displays for advertising.

What's included

  • Mannequins (full body)
  • Tailors' forms/dummies
  • Torso displays
  • Animated window displays
  • Electronic shop automata

What's excluded

  • Dolls for children → use 9503 (Items designed for play are classified as toys.)

Common examples

  • Fiberglass female mannequin
  • Adjustable tailors' dress form
  • Motorized Christmas window display
  • Plastic child mannequin

Frequently asked questions

Are animated moving displays included here?

Yes, automata and other animated displays used specifically for shop dressing are classified under 9618.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
  • Documentation: None
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: China, Germany, Poland
  • Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, France

Key takeaway

Specifically for commercial display and garment construction, not for play/toys.

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