Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressing

HS code 961800 covers a diverse range of products used in the retail and fashion industries. These include tailors' dummies, lay figures, and animated displays for shop window dressing. This industry plays a crucial role in the visual merchandising and promotion of various consumer goods, contributing to the overall shopping experience and brand presentation. As an integral part of the broader retail and fashion ecosystem, the 961800 industry supports the success of numerous 440300 Wooden furniture, 950300 Dolls representing only human beings, and other related sectors.

The production of items under HS code 961800 involves a range of techniques, depending on the specific product. Tailors' dummies and lay figures are often crafted using a combination of sculpting, molding, and upholstery methods. Automata and animated displays may incorporate mechanical or electronic components, along with intricate design and engineering to create the desired movement and visual effects. Skilled artisans and technicians work to ensure the durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of these specialized products.

The main inputs required for the 961800 industry include a variety of raw materials, such as wood, plastics, textiles, and metal components. Specialized machinery, such as sculpting tools, molding equipment, and assembly lines, are also essential for the production of these items. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including designers, engineers, and technicians, to conceptualize, develop, and manufacture the tailors' dummies, lay figures, and animated displays.

The primary outputs of the 961800 industry are the tailors' dummies, lay figures, and animated displays used for shop window dressing and visual merchandising. These products are often consumed by 470300 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, 950300 Dolls representing only human beings, and 940500 Lamps and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included industries, as well as various retail and fashion businesses that require these specialized items for their marketing and promotional activities.