The BTHA, in common with many other toy associations around the world and representative bodies for toy manufacturers, is a signatory to the following common voluntary declaration. This reminder to authorities is in light of the current debates and activities around trade tariffs worldwide:
We, the undersigned members of the global toy industry, reaffirm our commitment to ensuring toys are tariff-free around the world, in accordance with the principles set forth in the 1994 Uruguay GATT and subsequent WTO rulings. Toys are “essential products” for children and ensure play, learning, and a healthy, happy childhood. #KeepToysTariff-Free
Signatories:
Asia Toy & Play Association (ATPA)
Australia Toy Association (ATA)
Brazil Toy Association (ABRINQ)
British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA)
Canadian Toy Association (CTA)
China Toy and Juvenile Products Association (CTJPA)
Chinese-Taipei Toy & Children’s Articles Manufacturers Association (TCMA)
The Danish Association of Play (Legebranchen)
The Dutch Toy Association (ORNES)
French Toy Association (FJP)
German Toy Association (DVSI)
Hong Kong Toys Council (HKTC)
Italian Toy Association (Assogiocattoli)
Japan Toy Association (JTA)
Mexican Toy Industry Association (AMIJU)
Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers (AEFJ)
The Swedish Toy and Baby Association (Lek- och Babybranschen)
The Toy Association (U.S.)
Toy Forum Austria
Toy Industries of Europe
