HS code for confetti
The U.S. HS code for confetti is usually 9505.90.40.00 (paper), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 9505.90.40.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9505.90.40.00: Confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers; parts and accessories thereof
What decides the code
Paper confetti is a festive article classified under heading 9505, specifically in the statistical line for confetti, paper spirals or streamers, party favors and noisemakers.
- Material is paper. Paper confetti falls in 9505.90.40.00 under heading 9505.
- Use is festive or party entertainment. That use places the goods in heading 9505 rather than a paper goods heading.
- The article is confetti itself, not a party favor or noisemaker, which are separate items named in the same line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying paper confetti in Chapter 48 as cut paper is wrong because heading 9505 covers confetti by name.
- Using 9505.90.60 for other festive articles is wrong because the confetti line 9505.90.40.00 is more specific.
- Treating confetti as a toy under heading 9503 is wrong because heading 9505 names confetti directly.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9505.90.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Paper
- CN 9505 90 00, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for confetti?
The U.S. HTS code for confetti is usually 9505.90.40.00 (paper). The first six digits, 9505.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on confetti from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9505.90.40.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.