Product classification

HS code for Party decoration: 9505.90

Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks, other than Christmas festivity articles.

Classification of party decoration under HS 9505.90

Party decorations are classified under HS code 9505.90, which covers festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles. This classification is functional rather than material-based, meaning the intended use of the item for celebration or entertainment dictates its placement in Chapter 95. Subheading 9505.90 is a residual category for items that are not specifically for Christmas festivities (which fall under 9505.10). To qualify for this code, the articles must have a decorative or novelty value and be intended for use during specific events like birthdays, weddings, or carnivals. The Harmonized System notes specify that these items are usually made of non-durable materials and are not intended for long-term utility. For example, a plastic plate with a birthday print might be classified as tableware under Chapter 39, but a paper streamer or a novelty joke item is strictly a 9505.90 article. The classification relies on the 'essential character' of the item being festive or for entertainment, distinguishing it from ordinary household goods that might be used during a party but serve a primary utilitarian purpose.

Covers
  • Paper streamers and garlands
  • Confetti and tossable glitter
  • Party hats (paper or plastic)
  • Novelty jokes and conjuring tricks
  • Blow-outs and noisemakers
  • Wall banners for birthdays or anniversaries
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. A common error is classifying these items under their constituent material codes, such as 4823 for paper articles or 3926 for plastic articles. However, Note 1(p) to Chapter 48 and Note 2(v) to Chapter 39 exclude festive articles, directing them to Chapter 95. Another frequent mistake is using 9505.10, which is strictly reserved for Christmas-related items like tinsel, artificial trees, and nativity scenes. Items for Halloween, Easter, or general birthdays must stay in 9505.90. Balloons are also frequently misclassified here, but they are often classified under 9503.00 as toys, depending on the specific customs jurisdiction and the balloon's design.

48.23Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 4839.26Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 399505.10Christmas festivity articles9503.00Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

Top exporters and importers of HS 950590 (the code used for party decoration), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 950590 (the code used for party decoration) 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 party decoration.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $3.0B
  2. 2 Netherlands $125M
  3. 3 United States $83M

World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.5B
  2. 2 United Kingdom $190M
  3. 3 Germany $151M

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 party decoration

Brazil classifies party decoration 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 party decoration

What is the HS code for Party decoration?

The HS code for Party decoration is 950590 (Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles including novelty jokes and conjuring tricks; other than Christmas festivity articles). The general HS code for non-Christmas party decorations and festive articles is 9505.90.

How do I classify Party decoration for customs?

Party decoration 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 disposable plates and napkins considered party decorations?

Generally, no. Disposable plates and napkins are classified by their material (e.g., Chapter 48 for paper) because they serve a primary utilitarian function as tableware, even if they have festive prints.

Which countries are the top exporters of party decoration (HS 950590)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 950590 (the code used for party decoration) 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 party decoration (HS 950590)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 950590 (the code used for party decoration) 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 Party decoration the same in all countries?

The base HS code 950590 for Party decoration 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 party decoration in Brazil?

In Brazil, party decoration (HS 950590) is classified under NCM 9505.90.00.