Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, including motor vehicles, tractors, bicycles, baby carriages, vehicles for disabled persons, etc. This chapter is divided into headings by power type and use, such as 8701-8705 for motor vehicles, 8711-8714 for motorcycles and bicycles, 8715 for baby carriages, and 8716 for other non-motor vehicles. The chapter notes clarify the classification principles for certain parts, for example, parts exclusively or principally used for a particular type of vehicle should be classified with the complete vehicle. Heading 8715 covers baby carriages (baby strollers, walkers, etc.) and parts thereof. Baby carriages refer to wheeled vehicles exclusively for carrying infants and young children, pushed by human power, typically featuring folding, shock absorption, safety restraints, and other functions. This heading includes complete vehicles (such as sit-up strollers, lie-flat strollers, combination strollers) and dedicated parts (such as frames, wheels, seats, canopies, brake devices, etc.), but general-purpose parts (such as screws, springs) that are not dedicated to baby carriages are classified according to their material. Code 871500 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "87" indicate Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). Digits 3-4 "15" indicate heading 8715, specifically baby carriages and parts thereof. Digits 5-6 "00" indicate that there is no further subdivision under this heading, i.e., all baby carriages and parts thereof are classified under this subheading. In the HS classification, heading 8715 has only this one subheading, so any complete baby carriage or dedicated part uses 871500. Baby carriages are classified under 8715 rather than 8716 (other non-motor vehicles) because 8716 covers hand carts, luggage carts, etc., while baby carriages have a dedicated heading. They are also not classified under 9503 (toys) because baby carriages are practical transport tools, not entertainment toys. Parts exclusively used for baby carriages are also classified under 8715; if they are general-purpose parts, they are classified according to their material.
Chapter
Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, including motor vehicles, tractors, bicycles, baby carriages, vehicles for disabled persons, etc. This chapter is divided into headings by power type and use, such as 8701-8705 for motor vehicles, 8711-8714 for motorcycles and bicycles, 8715 for baby carriages, and 8716 for other non-motor vehicles. The chapter notes clarify the classification principles for certain parts, for example, parts exclusively or principally used for a particular type of vehicle should be classified with the complete vehicle.
Heading
Heading 8715 covers baby carriages (baby strollers, walkers, etc.) and parts thereof. Baby carriages refer to wheeled vehicles exclusively for carrying infants and young children, pushed by human power, typically featuring folding, shock absorption, safety restraints, and other functions. This heading includes complete vehicles (such as sit-up strollers, lie-flat strollers, combination strollers) and dedicated parts (such as frames, wheels, seats, canopies, brake devices, etc.), but general-purpose parts (such as screws, springs) that are not dedicated to baby carriages are classified according to their material.
Digit Breakdown
Code 871500 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "87" indicate Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). Digits 3-4 "15" indicate heading 8715, specifically baby carriages and parts thereof. Digits 5-6 "00" indicate that there is no further subdivision under this heading, i.e., all baby carriages and parts thereof are classified under this subheading. In the HS classification, heading 8715 has only this one subheading, so any complete baby carriage or dedicated part uses 871500.
Classification Basis
Baby carriages are classified under 8715 rather than 8716 (other non-motor vehicles) because 8716 covers hand carts, luggage carts, etc., while baby carriages have a dedicated heading. They are also not classified under 9503 (toys) because baby carriages are practical transport tools, not entertainment toys. Parts exclusively used for baby carriages are also classified under 8715; if they are general-purpose parts, they are classified according to their material.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "baby stroller", "baby carriage frame", etc., which must be consistent with the actual product. Brand: Fill in the brand name (such as Goodbaby, Britax); if no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the product model or item number for customs identification. Use: State that it is for carrying and pushing infants and young children, such as "for carrying infants aged 0-3 years". Material: Main materials, such as aluminum alloy frame, polyester fabric seat. Foldable: Declare whether it has a folding function, such as "foldable". Part Type: If it is a part, specify the specific part name, such as "wheel", "frame". Product Name: Baby stroller; Brand: Goodbaby; Model: GB-2023; Use: For carrying and pushing infants aged 0-3 years; Material: Aluminum alloy frame, polyester fabric seat; Foldable: Foldable; Part Type: Complete vehicle. Mistakenly classifying baby carriages under 9503 toys, resulting in incorrect tax rates and regulatory conditions. Failing to indicate the dedicated nature when declaring parts, resulting in classification as general-purpose parts taxed by material. Ignoring the "Foldable" element, affecting customs judgment of product function.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "baby stroller", "baby carriage frame", etc., which must be consistent with the actual product.
⚠️ Declaring generically as "child's vehicle" or "baby products" without specifying whether it is a stroller or a part.
Brand
Fill in the brand name (such as Goodbaby, Britax); if no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Mistaking the manufacturer's name for the brand, or omitting the brand.
Model
Fill in the product model or item number for customs identification.
⚠️ Model inconsistent with the actual product, or filling in internal codes that cannot be matched.
Use
State that it is for carrying and pushing infants and young children, such as "for carrying infants aged 0-3 years".
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as "toy" or "shopping cart".
Material
Main materials, such as aluminum alloy frame, polyester fabric seat.
⚠️ Only writing "metal" or "plastic" without specifying the type.
Foldable
Declare whether it has a folding function, such as "foldable".
⚠️ Ignoring this element, leading to classification disputes.
Part Type
If it is a part, specify the specific part name, such as "wheel", "frame".
⚠️ Declaring a part as a complete vehicle, or confusing general-purpose parts.
Mistakenly classifying baby carriages under 9503 toys, resulting in incorrect tax rates and regulatory conditions.
Failing to indicate the dedicated nature when declaring parts, resulting in classification as general-purpose parts taxed by material.
Ignoring the "Foldable" element, affecting customs judgment of product function.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: whether the commodity is a complete baby carriage or a dedicated part. A complete vehicle must have the essential characteristics of a baby carriage, such as being for carrying infants and young children, pushed by human power, and having wheels. Dedicated parts refer to parts exclusively or principally used for baby carriages, such as frames, seats, wheels. If a part can be used generally for other vehicles or equipment, it is classified according to its material. In addition, attention should be paid to the distinction from toy cars, shopping carts, and vehicles for disabled persons. 950300 Toys: Toy cars are for children to play with, small in size and without practical pushing function; baby carriages are practical transport tools that can carry infants and young children. 871680 Other non-motor vehicles: 871680 covers hand carts, luggage carts, etc., without the function of carrying infants and young children; baby carriages have a dedicated heading 8715. 871420 Parts for vehicles for disabled persons: Parts for vehicles for disabled persons are classified under 8714, while baby carriage parts are classified under 8715, with different uses. 940180 Other seats: Even if a baby carriage has a seat, it is classified under 8715 due to the characteristics of the complete vehicle; a separate seat exclusively used for a baby carriage is also classified under 8715. Is the commodity a complete baby carriage? Is the part exclusively used for baby carriages? Does it have a human-power pushing function? Is it for carrying infants and young children? Is it foldable or equipped with safety devices?
Basis
Core classification basis: whether the commodity is a complete baby carriage or a dedicated part. A complete vehicle must have the essential characteristics of a baby carriage, such as being for carrying infants and young children, pushed by human power, and having wheels. Dedicated parts refer to parts exclusively or principally used for baby carriages, such as frames, seats, wheels. If a part can be used generally for other vehicles or equipment, it is classified according to its material. In addition, attention should be paid to the distinction from toy cars, shopping carts, and vehicles for disabled persons.
Confused Codes：
950300 - Toys
Toy cars are for children to play with, small in size and without practical pushing function; baby carriages are practical transport tools that can carry infants and young children.
871680 - Other non-motor vehicles
871680 covers hand carts, luggage carts, etc., without the function of carrying infants and young children; baby carriages have a dedicated heading 8715.
871420 - Parts for vehicles for disabled persons
Parts for vehicles for disabled persons are classified under 8714, while baby carriage parts are classified under 8715, with different uses.
940180 - Other seats
Even if a baby carriage has a seat, it is classified under 8715 due to the characteristics of the complete vehicle; a separate seat exclusively used for a baby carriage is also classified under 8715.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the commodity a complete baby carriage?
✓ Is the part exclusively used for baby carriages?
✓ Does it have a human-power pushing function?
✓ Is it for carrying infants and young children?
✓ Is it foldable or equipped with safety devices?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a baby carriage part is exclusively used for baby carriages? Parts exclusively used for baby carriages are typically only applicable to baby carriages in terms of design, dimensions, and function, such as specific model frames, seats, wheels. If a part can be used generally for other vehicles or equipment, such as standard screws, springs, it is classified according to its material. It is recommended to provide product drawings or specifications to prove the dedicated nature. Are both baby strollers and walkers classified under 871500? Baby strollers are classified under 871500. If a walker is for carrying and pushing infants and young children, it is also classified under 871500; but if it is a walking aid fixed to a table edge, it may be classified under 9503 or 9403. Judgment should be based on function. What regulatory conditions are required for exporting baby carriages? Exporting baby carriages typically requires compliance with the destination country's safety standards, such as ASTM F833 in the United States and EN 1888 in the European Union. There are no special regulatory conditions for export from China, but quality inspection reports are required. Specifics can be checked in the General Administration of Customs regulatory condition codes. How to check the import tax rate for 871500? Import tax rates must be checked based on the country of origin and trade agreements. The most-favored-nation rate, agreement rate, etc. can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China". Tax rates may change, and the latest tariff should be used as the basis. Can complete baby carriages and parts be declared together? No. Complete vehicles and parts should be declared separately because their classification may differ. Complete vehicles are classified under 871500, and parts exclusively used for baby carriages are also classified under 871500, but must be listed separately in the customs declaration. If the parts are general-purpose, they are classified according to their material. How to choose the HS code for baby carriages sold via cross-border e-commerce? Baby carriages sold via cross-border e-commerce should use 871500. Note that the destination country's HS code may differ, such as HTS 8715.00.00 in the United States and TARIC 8715.00.00 in the European Union. It is recommended to check the destination country's customs official website. Does a baby carriage with electronic functions (such as music playback) affect classification? If the electronic function is an additional function that does not change the essential characteristics of the baby carriage, it is still classified under 871500. However, if the electronic part constitutes the main function, it may be classified under other chapters, such as 9503. Judgment should be based on the main function. How to avoid baby carriage classification errors? It is recommended to provide detailed product information, including use, material, function, pictures, etc. Refer to customs classification decisions and advance rulings. If in doubt, you may apply to customs for advance classification.
Q: How to determine whether a baby carriage part is exclusively used for baby carriages?
A: Parts exclusively used for baby carriages are typically only applicable to baby carriages in terms of design, dimensions, and function, such as specific model frames, seats, wheels. If a part can be used generally for other vehicles or equipment, such as standard screws, springs, it is classified according to its material. It is recommended to provide product drawings or specifications to prove the dedicated nature.
Q: Are both baby strollers and walkers classified under 871500?
A: Baby strollers are classified under 871500. If a walker is for carrying and pushing infants and young children, it is also classified under 871500; but if it is a walking aid fixed to a table edge, it may be classified under 9503 or 9403. Judgment should be based on function.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for exporting baby carriages?
A: Exporting baby carriages typically requires compliance with the destination country's safety standards, such as ASTM F833 in the United States and EN 1888 in the European Union. There are no special regulatory conditions for export from China, but quality inspection reports are required. Specifics can be checked in the General Administration of Customs regulatory condition codes.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 871500?
A: Import tax rates must be checked based on the country of origin and trade agreements. The most-favored-nation rate, agreement rate, etc. can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China". Tax rates may change, and the latest tariff should be used as the basis.
Q: Can complete baby carriages and parts be declared together?
A: No. Complete vehicles and parts should be declared separately because their classification may differ. Complete vehicles are classified under 871500, and parts exclusively used for baby carriages are also classified under 871500, but must be listed separately in the customs declaration. If the parts are general-purpose, they are classified according to their material.
Q: How to choose the HS code for baby carriages sold via cross-border e-commerce?
A: Baby carriages sold via cross-border e-commerce should use 871500. Note that the destination country's HS code may differ, such as HTS 8715.00.00 in the United States and TARIC 8715.00.00 in the European Union. It is recommended to check the destination country's customs official website.
Q: Does a baby carriage with electronic functions (such as music playback) affect classification?
A: If the electronic function is an additional function that does not change the essential characteristics of the baby carriage, it is still classified under 871500. However, if the electronic part constitutes the main function, it may be classified under other chapters, such as 9503. Judgment should be based on the main function.
Q: How to avoid baby carriage classification errors?
A: It is recommended to provide detailed product information, including use, material, function, pictures, etc. Refer to customs classification decisions and advance rulings. If in doubt, you may apply to customs for advance classification.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.