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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of tailors' dummies, lay figures, automatons & animated shop displays (SITC 89988) totaled $6.0M in July 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Tailors' Dummies, Lay Figures, Automatons & Animated Shop Displays paid $752K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $4.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tailors' Dummies, Lay Figures, Automatons & Animated Shop Displays imports of $6.0M in July 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMannequins, dress forms, and animated display fixtures used in retail visual merchandising fall under this heading, covering everything from static tailors' dummies to motorized window-display automatons. The retail and fashion industries rely on these articles for in-store presentation, and their classification can be complicated when electronic or mechanical animation components are integrated into the display unit. Material composition — fiberglass, foam, wire, or mixed materials — and the presence of motorized elements are the primary factors that customs examiners consider when verifying classification.
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489 shipments/mo
Basic heading 295 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89988 · $6.0M of $44.8B
When a display unit incorporates significant motorized or electronic animation — such as rotating platforms or programmed movement — customs authorities may consider whether the article is more properly classified as a machine or apparatus rather than a display fixture. The intended use for shop-window dressing is the primary classification anchor, but importers of complex animated units should review the classification carefully with a licensed customs broker.
Imported mannequins must bear country-of-origin marking in accordance with standard US Customs and Border Protection requirements. There are no product-specific labeling mandates beyond standard origin marking, but importers should confirm that any electronic components embedded in animated displays comply with applicable FCC or safety standards.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 58% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$6.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$677KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.