Product classification
HS code for Card deck: 9504.40
Games, playing cards.
Classification of card deck under HS 9504.40
The classification of playing cards under HS code 9504.40 is determined by their primary function as articles for games. Chapter 95 of the Harmonized System encompasses toys, games, and sports equipment. Specifically, heading 9504 is reserved for video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games, and automatic bowling alley equipment. Subheading 9504.40 is the dedicated international classification for playing cards of all kinds. This classification applies regardless of the material of the cards, whether they are made of plastic-coated paperboard or pure plastic, and regardless of the specific game they are intended for, provided they function as a deck of cards for parlour games. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since playing cards are explicitly named in subheading 9504.40, this specific provision takes precedence over more general headings. The classification remains consistent whether the deck is a standard 52-card set or a specialized deck for games like bridge or poker.
- Covers
- Standard 52-card playing decks
- Tarot cards for gaming or divination
- Bridge and Poker card sets
- Custom illustrated playing cards
- Plastic playing cards
- Also under 9504.40
- Bicycle playing cards
- Hoyle playing cards
- Theory11 luxury playing cards
- Fournier playing cards
- Copag casino cards
Codes often confused with 9504.40
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying playing cards under HS code 4823.90, which covers other articles of paper or paperboard. While cards are often made of paper, the functional use as a game article under Chapter 95 takes precedence. Another common misclassification is HS code 9503.00, which covers general toys. However, because playing cards have a specific subheading (9504.40), they must be classified there rather than under the general toy category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950440 (the code used for card deck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950440 (the code used for card deck) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 950440, not only card deck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $1.1B 27% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $563M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $540M 13% of world exports
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $512M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $477M 13% of world imports
- 3 France $321M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $3.8B 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 card deck
Brazil classifies card deck under NCM 9504.40.00: HS 9504.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about card deck
What is the HS code for Card deck?
The HS code for Card deck is 950440 (Games; playing cards). The HS code for a card deck is 9504.40, which specifically covers playing cards.
How do I classify Card deck for customs?
Card deck is classified under HS code 950440 — Games; playing cards. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are collectible trading cards classified here?
Generally, no. Collectible trading cards are often classified under 4911.91 as printed pictures or photographs, or 9504.40 if they are used primarily as a game deck, depending on the specific customs ruling of the destination country.
Which countries are the top exporters of card deck (HS 950440)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950440 (the code used for card deck) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.1B, 27% of world exports), the Netherlands ($563M) and the United States ($540M). World exports came to about $4.2B, 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 card deck (HS 950440)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950440 (the code used for card deck) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($512M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($477M) and France ($321M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Card deck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950440 for Card deck is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for card deck in Brazil?
In Brazil, card deck (HS 950440) is classified under NCM 9504.40.00.