HS Code 9505
Festive and Carnival Articles
HS code 9505 covers festive and carnival articles including traditional Christmas decorations and novelty jokes for entertainment purposes.
4-digit Section XXFCL
HS Code 9505 — Festive and Carnival Articles
This code applies to articles used for festivals, carnivals, or themed entertainment. It prominently covers Christmas decorations, items for trick-or-treat, and novelty jokes or conjuring tricks.
What's included
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Nativity scenes
- Halloween decorations
- Magician's props
- Party poppers
What's excluded
- Festive candles → use
3406(All candles are classified under 3406 regardless of festive design.)
Common examples
- Artificial Christmas tree
- Glass baubles for trees
- Plastic vampire teeth for Halloween
- Magician's disappearing coin trick
Frequently asked questions
Are festive paper napkins here?
No, paper napkins are classified in Chapter 48 even if printed with festive designs.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Many countries offer duty-free entry for festive articles, but strict seasonality applies.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, India, Netherlands
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
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Key takeaway
Products must have a clear festive decorative character to fall under this code.
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