ToysHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for toys is 9503, and the GST rate is 5%.
Tricycles, dolls, puzzles, soft toys and other toys for children.
HSN code
9503
GST rate
5%
Check your exact product. This rate is right for the usual case, but sub-headings under 9503 can differ — material, packaging or product claims can move an item to another slab.
The mistake sellers make with 9503
Electronic toys have historically been treated differently from simple toys, and video game consoles sit under an entirely separate heading at a much higher rate. A remote-control car is a toy; a gaming console is not. Where a toy's primary function is electronic entertainment, check before assuming the toy rate.
Where 9503 splits
The 4-digit heading is what most sellers report, but it divides further. If you report 6 or 8 digits, these are the branches under 9503:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 9503 00 | Tricycles, scooters, dolls, puzzles and other toys |
What this looks like on an invoice
| Taxable value | ₹499.00 |
|---|---|
| CGST @ 2.5% | ₹12.48 |
| SGST @ 2.5% | ₹12.48 |
| Invoice total | ₹523.95 |
A ₹499 soft toy sold within your state. On an interstate sale the same ₹24.95 is charged as a single IGST line instead of the CGST/SGST split.
Selling this on a marketplace
Toys sold in India require BIS certification, enforced at marketplace onboarding. This is separate from GST but blocks listings just as effectively.
Once the code is settled, the GST calculator will add or remove GST from any price, and the profit calculators show what you actually keep after marketplace fees.
If a rate you found elsewhere does not match this page, check the date on it. The 12% and 28% slabs were removed on 22 September 2025 — see the full before-and-after slab table.
Common questions
What is the HSN code for toys?+
The HSN code for toys is 9503, and the GST rate is 5%. Tricycles, dolls, puzzles, soft toys and other toys for children.
What is the GST rate on toys?+
Under the slab structure effective 22 September 2025, toys under HSN 9503 attracts 5% GST. On a sale within your own state this splits into CGST and SGST at half each; on an interstate sale it is charged as a single IGST amount.
What is the most common mistake with HSN 9503?+
Electronic toys have historically been treated differently from simple toys, and video game consoles sit under an entirely separate heading at a much higher rate. A remote-control car is a toy; a gaming console is not. Where a toy's primary function is electronic entertainment, check before assuming the toy rate.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
9503 is the 4-digit heading. Depending on your turnover you may need to report 6 or 8 digits, and exports need the full 8-digit tariff item. Check the current requirement for your turnover band on the GST portal.
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