HS Code:
This category includes backpacks or totes made with an outer surface of man-made fiber textile material, specifically designed for carrying dolls. These products feature straps, sleeves, netting, or other restraints to secure a doll in place and do not incorporate exterior windows for viewing the doll. Classified under HS subheading 4202.92.31, these items are niche products within the broader luggage and bag category, often targeted at children or collectors for doll transportation and storage.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
$9 million USD
60% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$2.5 million USD
17% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.2 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1 million USD
7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.8 million USD
5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
17.6% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA or EU preferential trade schemes)
Rising demand for eco-friendly materials
Manufacturers are shifting towards recycled or sustainable man-made fibers to meet consumer and regulatory demands, increasing production costs but also market appeal.
2021-2022
Growth in doll collecting as a hobby
Increased interest in doll collecting among adults and children has boosted demand for specialized carrying solutions, particularly in North America and Europe.
2020-2022
Shift in production from China to Southeast Asia
Due to rising labor costs in China and trade tensions, production is diversifying to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, affecting supply chain dynamics.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter safety regulations for childrenโs products, including doll-carrying backpacks, focusing on chemical content and choking hazards.
March 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must invest in compliance testing, potentially increasing costs but ensuring market access.
The United States maintained additional tariffs on Chinese-made textile products under Section 301, impacting the cost of doll backpacks imported from China.
September 2022
Importers are diversifying sourcing to Vietnam and Bangladesh to avoid higher costs, reshaping trade patterns.
Increased sales through e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Etsy have made niche products like doll backpacks more accessible to global consumers.
January 2022
Smaller manufacturers and artisans gain market access, increasing competition and variety in product offerings.