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U.S. imports of playing cards (HS 950440) totaled $40.4M in April 2026, traded with 55 countries.
Importers of Playing Cards paid $3.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.0% on $39.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJapan leads US imports of playing cards under this heading, followed by China and Vietnam — a supplier mix that reflects both premium hand-crafted card production and high-volume manufacturing. The single 10-digit tariff line 9504400000 captures all playing cards regardless of deck size, material, or intended game, making classification straightforward but leaving duty exposure to Section 301 measures that apply to Chinese-origin goods. Importers sourcing from multiple origins should verify country-of-origin marking requirements, as card decks assembled or printed in more than one country can trigger complex substantial-transformation analysis.
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Yes. Playing cards classified under 9504400000 and originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable list and current rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 measures have been modified over time.
CBP applies a substantial-transformation test. If the printing of the card faces — which gives the cards their essential character — occurs in one country but final packaging or cutting occurs elsewhere, the country where printing took place is generally considered the country of origin. Importers with split-production supply chains should seek a binding ruling from CBP to avoid misclassification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $21.6M | $595K | -$21.0M |
| CANADA | $667K | $17.5M | +$16.9M |
| CHINA | $8.5M | $3.8M | -$4.6M |
| MEXICO | $72K | $5.7M | +$5.6M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $460K | $4.6M | +$4.1M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9504400000 | PLAYING CARDS | $40.4M | 9.04% | $3.6M |
PLAYING CARDS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9504400000 | PLAYING CARDS | $54.5M |
PLAYING CARDS
13.5M pk
TRICYCLE, SCOOTR, PEDAL CAR & SIM WHEELED TYS; ETC
HS 950300
VIDEO GAME CONSOLES & MACH, EXC OF SUBHEAD 9504.30
HS 950450
ART FOR SPORTS ETC.NESOIF SWIM POOLSF PTS & ACCES
HS 950699
ARTCL/EQUIP F GEN PHYS EXERC, GYMN ETC NESOI; PTS
HS 950691
GAME MACH EX COIN; BD GAME; MAH-JONG; DMNOES; DICE
HS 950490
GAMES COIN-/TOKEN-OPERATED EXC BOWLING ALLEY NESOI
HS 950430
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $274K | $16.9M | +$16.6M |
| Washington | $660K | $13.7M | +$13.0M |
| Texas | $11.5M | $1.9M | -$9.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $14.2M | -- | -$14.2M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $3.7M | $3.8M | +$85K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $4.3M | $2.8M | -$1.5M |