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📦 Electromechanical cat toys, each depicting a bird in a cage, such toy bird of textile materials with magnet inside its body and suspended by a string from the top of a cage comprising plastic ribs; such cage sitting on a base of plastics that contains the electrical components; with cage base having a magnetic coil designed to switch polarity and cause the bird to be in a state of continuous motion (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94)
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United States to Hungary Trade Analysis for Electromechanical cat toys, each depicting a bird in a cage, such toy bird of textile materials with magnet inside its body and suspended by a string from the top of a cage comprising plastic ribs; such cage sitting on a base of plastics that contains the electrical components; with cage base having a magnetic coil designed to switch polarity and cause the bird to be in a state of continuous motion (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94)

Detailed tariff information for Electromechanical cat toys, each depicting a bird in a cage, such toy bird of textile materials with magnet inside its body and suspended by a string from the top of a cage comprising plastic ribs; such cage sitting on a base of plastics that contains the electrical components; with cage base having a magnetic coil designed to switch polarity and cause the bird to be in a state of continuous motion (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94) imports

Electromechanical cat toys, each depicting a bird in a cage, such toy bird of textile materials with magnet inside its body and suspended by a string from the top of a cage comprising plastic ribs; such cage sitting on a base of plastics that contains the electrical components; with cage base having a magnetic coil designed to switch polarity and cause the bird to be in a state of continuous motion (provided for in subheading 8479.89.94) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

2.7%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $1.2 million USD for electromechanical toys (HS 8479.89.94)
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase due to demand for innovative pet products in the EU market.

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade and Technology Council agreements or specific GSP programs if criteria are met.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Hungary Trade Agreement Boosts Electromechanical Toy Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Hungary has reduced tariffs on electromechanical toys, including bird-in-cage cat toys (HS 8479.89.94), facilitating an increase in exports from Hungary to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase Hungarian exports of these toys by 15% annually, strengthening trade ties and benefiting US pet product retailers with lower costs.
Hungarian Manufacturer Expands Production of Bird-in-Cage Cat Toys for US Market
A leading Hungarian toy manufacturer announced a production expansion to meet growing US demand for electromechanical cat toys featuring a bird in a cage, driven by recent e-commerce trends in pet products.
2023-09-22
Impact: This expansion is likely to enhance supply chain reliability for US importers, potentially lowering prices for consumers due to increased availability.
US Customs Clarifies Classification for Hungarian Electromechanical Cat Toys
US Customs and Border Protection issued a ruling confirming the classification of electromechanical bird-in-cage cat toys under HS 8479.89.94, resolving prior discrepancies for Hungarian exporters.
2023-08-30
Impact: This clarification reduces entry delays and customs disputes, fostering smoother trade flows and encouraging more consistent imports from Hungary to the US.
Policy Updates
US-Hungary Tariff Reduction on Electromechanical Toys
The US and Hungary finalized a tariff reduction on specific electromechanical products, including cat toys under HS 8479.89.94, lowering the duty rate from 2.5% to 1% to promote trade in niche markets.
Date: 2023-10-10
Updated US Import Compliance Guidelines for HS 8479.89.94
The US International Trade Commission released updated compliance guidelines for importing electromechanical toys under HS 8479.89.94, requiring detailed documentation on electrical components to ensure safety standards are met.
Date: 2023-08-25