Customs tariff code 9618.00: Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9618.00 covers Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
9618.00 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 96. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9618.00
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 9618.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 1.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
A SHOP WINDOW DISPLAY ITEM WITH A LOWER PART FORMED OF HOLLOW BOOK SHAPES MADE OF CARDBOARD. THEY ARE THREADED ONTO A STEEL POLE, AND ON TOP OF THIS IS A CARDBOARD OWL. THE HEAD OF THE OWL CONTAINS A DC MOTOR AND A LINEAR ADAPTIVE DRIVE UNIT. THIS MOVES A BLACK INFILL OVER THE EYES OF THE OWL TO GIVE THE IMPRESSION OF BLINKING SLOWLY. WEIGHT IS 16 KGS. HEIGHT 150 CMS
BUSTE EN ACIER OXYDE VERNIS DESTINE A ETRE UTILISE POUR LA PRESENTATION DE BIJOUX DANS UNE VITRINE.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: 1) Schneiderpuppen. Hierbei handelt es sich um annähernde Nachbildungen des menschlichen Körpers, die zu Anproben beim Herstellen von Kleidungsstücken Verwendung finden. Im Allgemeinen bestehen sie nur aus einem Rumpf. Sie werden gewöhnlich durch Formen aus Papiermaché, Gips, Kunststoff usw. hergestellt. Manche werden jedoch auch aus Flechtstoffen wie Stuhlrohr, Korbweiden, Schilfrohr hergestellt. Die geformten Figuren werden gewöhnlich mit Stoff überzogen und auf einem Fuß angebracht, der ein Einstellen der Höhe ermöglicht. 2) Schaufensterpuppen und dergleichen. Es handelt sich um Nachbildungen des menschlichen Körpers oder Teilen davon (Kopf, Rumpf, Beine, Arme, Hände), die hauptsächlich zum Ausstellen von Kleidungsstücken, Hüten, Strümpfen, Handschuhen usw. verwendet werden. …
1. Zu Kapitel 96 gehören nicht: a) Schminkstifte und Stifte für die Körperpflege (Kapitel 33) (RV E9601A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 66 (z. B. Teile von Regenschirmen oder Gehstöcken) (RV E9601B00); c) Fantasieschmuck (Position 7117) (RV E9601C00); d) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoff (Kapitel 39) (RV E9601D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge, Schneidwaren, Essbestecke) mit Griffen oder Teilen aus Schnitz- oder Formstoffen; gesondert gestellt gehören diese Griffe und Teile zu Position 9601 oder 9602 (RV E9601E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 90 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9618.00 cover?
Code 9618.00 covers Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9618.00?
The third-country duty rate for 9618.00 is 1.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 9618.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 961800. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9618.00 have?
9618.00 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9618.00 sit in the tariff?
9618.00 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES > 9618 Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9618.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 9618.00, for example GB503494656. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 9618.00 change?
9618.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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