HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9505.90 – Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks; other than Christmas festivity articles
HS code 9505.90 is the 6-digit subheading for festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks, other than Christmas festivity articles. It is used for halloween costumes, party hats, confetti, streamers and birthday candles.
What HS 9505.90 covers
This category encompasses a diverse range of articles for various festivities, carnivals, and general entertainment, excluding Christmas-specific items. It's a broad code covering everything from Halloween costumes and party decorations to novelty jokes and magic tricks. International trade in these goods is driven by cultural celebrations, themed events, and the party supply industry worldwide. Importers include countries with vibrant cultural festivals, strong party traditions, and a demand for novelty items, such as the United States, European nations, and Australia. Exporters are largely concentrated in manufacturing hubs like China, which can produce a wide variety of these goods at scale, but also includes specialized producers in other regions for unique or high-quality items. Key considerations for trade involve seasonal demand peaks (e.g., Halloween, New Year's Eve), safety standards for costumes and party favors, and intellectual property for unique designs or tricks. The market is highly responsive to trends and popular culture.
- Covers
- Halloween costumes
- Party hats
- Confetti
- Streamers
- Birthday candles
- Magic trick sets
- Whoopee cushions
- Carnival masks
- Examples
- Rubie's Costumes
- Amscan Party Supplies
- Fun World Novelties
- Marvin's Magic Sets
Codes often confused with 9505.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 950510 (Christmas articles) if the item is for a specific holiday, or 950300 (Toys) if the item's primary function is play rather than decoration or novelty.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950590 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 44% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.0B 76% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $125M 3.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $83M 2.1% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 44% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $190M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $151M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9505.90
Brazil does not split HS 9505.90: its NCM code is 9505.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 95.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9505.90
What is HS code 950590?
HS code 950590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks; other than Christmas festivity articles. This category encompasses a diverse range of articles for various festivities, carnivals, and general entertainment, excluding Christmas-specific items. It's a broad code covering everything from Halloween costumes and party decorations to novelty jokes and magic tricks. International trade in these goods is driven by cultural celebrations, themed events, and the party supply industry worldwide. Importers include countries with vibrant cultural festivals, strong party traditions, and a demand for novelty items, such as the United States, European nations, and Australia. Exporters are largely concentrated in manufacturing hubs like China, which can produce a wide variety of these goods at scale, but also includes specialized producers in other regions for unique or high-quality items. Key considerations for trade involve seasonal demand peaks (e.g., Halloween, New Year's Eve), safety standards for costumes and party favors, and intellectual property for unique designs or tricks. The market is highly responsive to trends and popular culture.
What products fall under HS code 950590?
Halloween costumes, Party hats, Confetti, Streamers, Birthday candles, Magic trick sets, Whoopee cushions, Carnival masks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950590?
This code is often confused with 950510 (Christmas articles) if the item is for a specific holiday, or 950300 (Toys) if the item's primary function is play rather than decoration or novelty.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.0B, 76% of world exports), the Netherlands ($125M) and the United States ($83M). World exports came to about $4.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 44% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($190M) and Germany ($151M). World imports came to about $3.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 950590 structured?
HS code 950590 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (95) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950590?
In Brazil, HS code 950590 is NCM 9505.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.