HS Code:
The category of play yards and other enclosures for confining children (HS Code: 9403.20.90 or related subcategories under 9403 for children's furniture) includes portable or stationary structures designed to provide a safe, enclosed space for infants and toddlers to play or rest. These products are typically made of lightweight materials such as plastic, metal, or mesh and are widely used by parents and caregivers globally. This category is part of the broader furniture and bedding sector and is influenced by factors such as safety regulations, consumer preferences for portable and multi-functional designs, and demographic trends like birth rates.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$650 million USD
54.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$60 million USD
5.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$40 million USD
3.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA or in duty-free zones)
Rising demand for portable and foldable designs
Increased exports from manufacturing hubs like China and Vietnam due to consumer preference for lightweight, travel-friendly products
2021-2023
Growing focus on eco-friendly materials
Shift towards sustainable production in Europe and North America, influencing sourcing of BPA-free plastics and organic fabrics
2022
E-commerce boom
Direct-to-consumer sales channels have boosted trade volumes, especially for smaller manufacturers entering global markets
2020-2023
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) introduced stricter guidelines for play yard stability and mesh durability to prevent entrapment and injury risks.
March 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the US must adapt to new compliance costs, potentially increasing prices but improving product safety perceptions.
The European Union's Green Deal framework now includes stricter regulations on plastic use in children's products, encouraging recyclable materials in play yards.
July 2023
European importers may prioritize suppliers with sustainable practices, affecting trade flows from non-compliant regions.
Due to rising labor costs in China and ongoing trade tensions, some production of children's enclosures is shifting to Vietnam, supported by favorable trade agreements like RCEP.
January 2023
Vietnam's share in global exports is expected to grow, diversifying supply chains for major markets like the US and EU.