Heading 9505

Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof

11 declarable lines

Heading 9505 covers festive, carnival and other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles, plus their parts and accessories. It is split between Christmas festive articles such as ornaments, nativity scenes and artificial trees, and other items such as magic tricks, party favors and noisemakers. The listed lines all carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Glass Christmas ornaments
Wooden Christmas ornaments
Nativity scene figures
Plastic artificial Christmas trees
Magic trick kits
Practical joke articles
Confetti and paper streamers
Party favors and noisemakers

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is a Christmas festive article or another festive, carnival or entertainment article.
For Christmas items, choose between ornaments, nativity scenes and figures, artificial Christmas trees and other Christmas articles.
For Christmas ornaments and other Christmas articles, identify the material: glass, wood, plastics or other.
For non-Christmas items, choose between magic tricks and practical jokes, party favors and noisemakers, or other.
Check whether the item is a part or accessory of a covered article rather than a separate product.

Often confused with

Christmas string lights
Lighting fittings are classified in heading 9405, not as festive articles.
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Playing cards
Cards for games are table or parlor games in heading 9504.
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Scented holiday candles
Candles are classified by heading 3406, even when sold for holidays.
Printed greeting cards
Printed postcards and greeting cards go to heading 4909.
Hunting decoys
Decoy birds and similar hunting equipment are in heading 9507.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for glass Christmas ornaments?

Glass Christmas ornaments are classified under 9505.10.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on magic tricks and practical joke articles?

Magic tricks and practical joke articles are classified under 9505.90.20.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify plastic artificial Christmas trees?

Plastic artificial Christmas trees are classified under 9505.10.40.10. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.