Product classification
HS code for Magic trick: 9505.90
Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks, other than Christmas festivity articles.
Classification of magic trick under HS 9505.90
Magic tricks and conjuring apparatus are classified under HS code 9505.90. This classification is determined by the primary function of the items as entertainment articles. Heading 9505 specifically covers festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles, including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 95 Note 1(f) excludes certain items, but conjuring tricks are explicitly mentioned in the Explanatory Notes to heading 9505. These items are distinguished from standard toys (9503) because their primary purpose is the performance of an illusion or a specific trick rather than general play. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the trick is sold as a single unit or as part of a set, provided the essential character of the kit is for conjuring.
- Covers
- Magic wands with hidden compartments
- Trick decks of cards (e.g., tapered or marked)
- Disappearing act apparatus
- Levitation kits for stage performance
- Novelty exploding cigars and prank items
- Mechanical boxes for illusionist tricks
- Also under 9505.90
- Rubie's Costumes
- Amscan Party Supplies
- Fun World Novelties
- Marvin's Magic Sets
Codes often confused with 9505.90
Common mistake. Magic tricks are frequently misclassified under HS code 9503.00, which covers general toys. While many magic kits are marketed to children, the specific mention of "conjuring tricks" in heading 9505 takes precedence over the general toy category. Additionally, instructional books for magic tricks may be confused with HS code 4901 (printed books); however, if the book is part of a kit where the apparatus provides the essential character, the entire set is classified under 9505.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 950590 (the code used for magic trick), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950590 (the code used for magic trick) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 950590, not only magic trick.
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 magic trick
Brazil classifies magic trick under NCM 9505.90.00: HS 9505.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about magic trick
What is the HS code for Magic trick?
The HS code for Magic trick is 950590 (Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks; other than Christmas festivity articles). The HS code for magic tricks and conjuring apparatus is 9505.90, which falls under the category of festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles.
How do I classify Magic trick for customs?
Magic trick is classified under HS code 950590 — Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks; other than Christmas festivity articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are professional stage illusions classified differently than small magic tricks?
No, both small-scale conjuring tricks and large-scale professional stage illusions generally fall under 9505.90, as the heading covers entertainment articles and conjuring tricks without size restrictions.
Which countries are the top exporters of magic trick (HS 950590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950590 (the code used for magic trick) 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 magic trick (HS 950590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 950590 (the code used for magic trick) 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.
Is the HS code for Magic trick the same in all countries?
The base HS code 950590 for Magic trick 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 magic trick in Brazil?
In Brazil, magic trick (HS 950590) is classified under NCM 9505.90.00.