Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Non-Christmas Festive, Carnival & Entertainment Articles; Magic Tricks & Practical Jokes (HS 950590) totaled $206.6M in August 2026, imported from 72 countries.
Importers of Non-Christmas Festive, Carnival & Entertainment Articles; Magic Tricks & Practical Jokes paid $23.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Christmas Festive, Carnival & Entertainment Articles; Magic Tricks & Practical Jokes imports of $206.6M in August 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $133.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFestive and entertainment articles outside the Christmas category — including Halloween decorations, carnival novelties, magic trick kits, practical joke items, confetti, and paper streamers — are classified here, with China and Vietnam the leading US suppliers. The heading breaks into three 10-digit lines: magic tricks and practical joke articles with parts (9505902000), confetti, paper spirals, streamers, and similar articles with parts (9505904000), and a residual line for all other festive or entertainment articles (9505906000). Goods of Chinese origin in this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and importers sourcing Halloween or Mardi Gras merchandise should plan entry timing carefully given the seasonal demand spikes that can create port congestion.
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16.9K import shipments a month
Halloween costumes are generally classified under apparel chapters (61 or 62) based on their construction and constituent material, not under 9505.90, unless they are clearly flimsy, non-durable articles with no utility beyond a single festive occasion. CBP has issued rulings distinguishing durable textile costumes (apparel) from disposable festive garments (9505). Importers should review applicable CBP rulings or seek a binding ruling for their specific product.
No. Pyrotechnic articles such as sparklers, fireworks, and party poppers are classified under Chapter 36 (explosives and pyrotechnic products), not under 9505.90, regardless of their festive end use. Importers of such items also face additional regulatory requirements from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9505
Subheading 950590 · $206.6M of $956.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9505906000 | Festive, or Other Entertainment Articles, NESOI | $188.0M | 11.53% | 93.78% | $21.7M |
| 9505904000 | Confetti, Paper Spirals or Streamers, Etc & Parts | $17.6M | 11.57% | 93.21% | $2.0M |
| 9505902000 | Magic Tricks and Practical Joke Articles, & Parts | $1.2M | 12.04% | 95.31% | $150K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$206.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3B of Non-Christmas Festive, Carnival & Entertainment Articles; Magic Tricks & Practical Jokes and exported $73.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 90% of it. China pays 11.9% duty; Mexico 0.3%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.54% of imports for consumption.