In the ride-on toy trade, factory pricing is only part of the equation. Freight, duties and port handling often decide whether a container deal is actually profitable. Here is what buyers are watching this season.
Freight Rates Are Seasonal
Ocean rates typically climb from September as holiday cargo peaks. Buyers shipping ride-on cars — a bulky, high-volume category — feel this more than most. Booking two to three weeks earlier than usual has been the difference between a good and a painful rate this year.
Know Your HS Code and Duty Story
Ride-on toys with electric motors are classified differently from pedal cars in many markets, and the duty difference is significant. Confirm the HS code with your broker before quoting retail prices, and keep the factory's commercial invoice description aligned with it.
Plan the Whole Landed Cost
A practical landed-cost model includes: FOB price, ocean freight, insurance, duty, port charges and inland delivery. Buyers who model all six lines avoid the classic mistake of winning on factory price and losing on arrival.
How We Help
CT TOYS quotes FOB with full carton dimensions and loading quantities, so your forwarder can calculate freight exactly — no surprises when the container is stuffed.