Chapter 95 covers toys, games, sports equipment and their parts and accessories. This chapter includes articles for the entertainment, amusement, sport or play of children or adults, such as dolls, models, puzzles, playing cards, video game consoles, Christmas tree decorations (except certain glass or ceramic articles), fishing rods, skis, etc. However, it should be noted that this chapter does not include articles for certain specific uses, such as firearms for competitive shooting (Chapter 93), festival candles (Chapter 34), or glass Christmas tree decorations (Chapter 70). The headings within the chapter are further subdivided by use and material. Heading 9505 covers festive articles, carnival articles and other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical jokes. Specifically, it includes: Christmas articles (such as Christmas tree decorations, artificial Christmas trees, Christmas stockings, etc., but excluding glass or ceramic decorations), other festive articles (such as Easter and Halloween articles), carnival articles (such as masks, fancy dress costumes), and magic tricks and practical jokes. Articles under this heading are generally used for celebration or entertainment, but attention should be paid to distinguishing them from Chapter 63 (textile articles), Chapter 70 (glassware), etc. Code 950590 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "95" represent Chapter 95, i.e., toys, games, sports equipment and their parts and accessories. The 3rd-4th digits "05" represent heading 9505, i.e., festive articles, carnival articles and other entertainment articles. The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 950590, i.e., other festive articles, carnival articles and other entertainment articles, which is a residual subheading covering other festive or entertainment articles not listed under 950510 (Christmas articles). Therefore, 950590 applies to other festive decorations other than Christmas articles, such as car-mounted festive decorations. Car-mounted festive decorations are festive articles and are generally used for vehicle decoration, but they are not exclusively for Christmas (if exclusively for Christmas, they would be classified under 950510). Since heading 9505 covers festive articles and 950590 is the residual subheading for other festive articles, this product is classified under 950590. It is not classified under Chapter 87 (vehicle parts) because its main function is decoration rather than being essential for vehicle operation; nor is it classified under Chapter 63 (textile articles) unless it is made of pure textile materials and does not constitute a festive-specific article.
Chapter
Chapter 95 covers toys, games, sports equipment and their parts and accessories. This chapter includes articles for the entertainment, amusement, sport or play of children or adults, such as dolls, models, puzzles, playing cards, video game consoles, Christmas tree decorations (except certain glass or ceramic articles), fishing rods, skis, etc. However, it should be noted that this chapter does not include articles for certain specific uses, such as firearms for competitive shooting (Chapter 93), festival candles (Chapter 34), or glass Christmas tree decorations (Chapter 70). The headings within the chapter are further subdivided by use and material.
Heading
Heading 9505 covers festive articles, carnival articles and other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical jokes. Specifically, it includes: Christmas articles (such as Christmas tree decorations, artificial Christmas trees, Christmas stockings, etc., but excluding glass or ceramic decorations), other festive articles (such as Easter and Halloween articles), carnival articles (such as masks, fancy dress costumes), and magic tricks and practical jokes. Articles under this heading are generally used for celebration or entertainment, but attention should be paid to distinguishing them from Chapter 63 (textile articles), Chapter 70 (glassware), etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 950590 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "95" represent Chapter 95, i.e., toys, games, sports equipment and their parts and accessories. The 3rd-4th digits "05" represent heading 9505, i.e., festive articles, carnival articles and other entertainment articles. The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 950590, i.e., other festive articles, carnival articles and other entertainment articles, which is a residual subheading covering other festive or entertainment articles not listed under 950510 (Christmas articles). Therefore, 950590 applies to other festive decorations other than Christmas articles, such as car-mounted festive decorations.
Classification Basis
Car-mounted festive decorations are festive articles and are generally used for vehicle decoration, but they are not exclusively for Christmas (if exclusively for Christmas, they would be classified under 950510). Since heading 9505 covers festive articles and 950590 is the residual subheading for other festive articles, this product is classified under 950590. It is not classified under Chapter 87 (vehicle parts) because its main function is decoration rather than being essential for vehicle operation; nor is it classified under Chapter 63 (textile articles) unless it is made of pure textile materials and does not constitute a festive-specific article.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "Car-mounted festive decoration (Halloween theme)". Material: List in detail the main materials of the goods, such as plastic, textile, metal, electronic components, etc. Mixed materials require noting each component. Use: Explain the specific use, such as "for vehicle interior decoration, celebrating Halloween", avoiding merely writing "decoration". Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "no brand". Specifications and Model: Declare the dimensions, weight, packaging specifications, etc. of the goods, such as "length 30cm, width 20cm". Whether It Contains Electronic Components: If it has electronic parts such as LED lights or batteries, it must be clearly declared so that customs can determine whether other regulatory requirements are involved. Festival Type: Indicate the festival it belongs to, such as Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc., to distinguish 950510 (Christmas) from 950590 (other). Product Name: Car-mounted festive decoration (Halloween pumpkin shape); Material: plastic body + LED light string; Use: hung on car rearview mirror for Halloween decoration; Brand: no brand; Specifications and Model: length 15cm, width 10cm, weight 50g; Whether It Contains Electronic Components: yes (contains button battery); Festival Type: Halloween. Incorrectly classifying Christmas-specific decorations under 950590 when they should actually be classified under 950510. Ignoring electronic components, resulting in failure to declare batteries, etc., which may involve dangerous goods or certification requirements. Incomplete material declaration, such as not indicating textile components, affecting classification and regulation.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "Car-mounted festive decoration (Halloween theme)".
⚠️ Only writing "decoration" or "festive article", which is too general.
Material
List in detail the main materials of the goods, such as plastic, textile, metal, electronic components, etc. Mixed materials require noting each component.
⚠️ Only writing "plastic" without indicating whether electronic parts or textiles are included.
Use
Explain the specific use, such as "for vehicle interior decoration, celebrating Halloween", avoiding merely writing "decoration".
⚠️ Writing "for festive use" but not specifying the festival name or usage scenario.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly reporting "no brand" when there is actually a trademark.
Specifications and Model
Declare the dimensions, weight, packaging specifications, etc. of the goods, such as "length 30cm, width 20cm".
⚠️ Not providing specific dimensions, only writing "one size fits all".
Whether It Contains Electronic Components
If it has electronic parts such as LED lights or batteries, it must be clearly declared so that customs can determine whether other regulatory requirements are involved.
⚠️ Not declaring electronic components, leading to incorrect classification or regulatory conditions.
Festival Type
Indicate the festival it belongs to, such as Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc., to distinguish 950510 (Christmas) from 950590 (other).
⚠️ Not indicating the festival, which may lead to incorrect classification under 950510.
Example： Product Name: Car-mounted festive decoration (Halloween pumpkin shape); Material: plastic body + LED light string; Use: hung on car rearview mirror for Halloween decoration; Brand: no brand; Specifications and Model: length 15cm, width 10cm, weight 50g; Whether It Contains Electronic Components: yes (contains button battery); Festival Type: Halloween.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying Christmas-specific decorations under 950590 when they should actually be classified under 950510.
Ignoring electronic components, resulting in failure to declare batteries, etc., which may involve dangerous goods or certification requirements.
Incomplete material declaration, such as not indicating textile components, affecting classification and regulation.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are the function, use and material of the goods. Heading 9505 covers festive articles, but Christmas articles are separately listed under 950510, while other festive articles are classified under 950590. If car-mounted festive decorations are for Christmas, they are classified under 950510; if for other festivals (such as Halloween, Easter), they are classified under 950590. Material must also be considered: if they are glass or ceramic Christmas decorations, they should be classified under Chapter 70; if they are non-festive-specific textile articles, they may be classified under Chapter 63. In addition, if the goods have electronic light-emitting devices, they are still classified under 9505, but attention should be paid to the separate declaration of batteries. 950510 Christmas articles: Only applies to decorations exclusively for Christmas, such as Christmas trees, Santa Claus, etc. Car-mounted Halloween decorations should be classified under 950590. 870899 Other vehicle parts and accessories: Parts necessary for vehicle operation or safety, whereas decorations are only for aesthetics and are not functionally necessary. 630790 Other textile articles: If the car-mounted decoration is made of pure textile materials and does not constitute a festive-specific article, it may be classified under this code. However, if it is clearly for festive use, it is still classified under 9505. 392640 Plastic decorations: Plastic decorations may be classified under this code if no festive use is specified. However, plastic decorations specifically for festivals should be classified under 9505. 940550 Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings: If the car-mounted decoration mainly serves a lighting function (such as a lantern), it may be classified under 9405. However, if it is mainly for festive decoration, it is still classified under 9505. Is it clearly for festive use? Is it exclusively for Christmas? Does the material include glass or ceramics? Does it contain electronic components or batteries? Could it be classified under other chapters (such as textiles, plastics)?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are the function, use and material of the goods. Heading 9505 covers festive articles, but Christmas articles are separately listed under 950510, while other festive articles are classified under 950590. If car-mounted festive decorations are for Christmas, they are classified under 950510; if for other festivals (such as Halloween, Easter), they are classified under 950590. Material must also be considered: if they are glass or ceramic Christmas decorations, they should be classified under Chapter 70; if they are non-festive-specific textile articles, they may be classified under Chapter 63. In addition, if the goods have electronic light-emitting devices, they are still classified under 9505, but attention should be paid to the separate declaration of batteries.
Confused Codes：
950510 - Christmas articles
Only applies to decorations exclusively for Christmas, such as Christmas trees, Santa Claus, etc. Car-mounted Halloween decorations should be classified under 950590.
870899 - Other vehicle parts and accessories
Parts necessary for vehicle operation or safety, whereas decorations are only for aesthetics and are not functionally necessary.
630790 - Other textile articles
If the car-mounted decoration is made of pure textile materials and does not constitute a festive-specific article, it may be classified under this code. However, if it is clearly for festive use, it is still classified under 9505.
392640 - Plastic decorations
Plastic decorations may be classified under this code if no festive use is specified. However, plastic decorations specifically for festivals should be classified under 9505.
940550 - Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings
If the car-mounted decoration mainly serves a lighting function (such as a lantern), it may be classified under 9405. However, if it is mainly for festive decoration, it is still classified under 9505.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly for festive use?
✓ Is it exclusively for Christmas?
✓ Does the material include glass or ceramics?
✓ Does it contain electronic components or batteries?
✓ Could it be classified under other chapters (such as textiles, plastics)?
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should car-mounted festive decorations be classified under? Car-mounted festive decorations are usually classified under 950590, but the festival type must be confirmed: if exclusively for Christmas, they should be classified under 950510; if for other festivals (such as Halloween, Easter), they are classified under 950590. Material must also be considered; if made of glass or ceramics, they may be classified under Chapter 70. How to distinguish between 950510 and 950590? 950510 applies only to Christmas articles, such as Christmas trees, Santa Claus, Christmas stockings, etc. 950590 covers other festive articles, carnival articles and entertainment articles. Therefore, Easter eggs, Halloween pumpkin decorations, etc. should be classified under 950590. Will LED lights on car-mounted decorations affect classification? Car-mounted festive decorations with LED lights are still classified under 9505 because their main function is festive decoration. However, electronic components must be clearly declared, and attention should be paid to separate declaration requirements for batteries, which may involve dangerous goods or certification. If car-mounted decorations are made of textile materials, which code should they be classified under? If car-mounted decorations made of textile materials are clearly festive-specific, they are still classified under 9505. If they are general decorations, they may be classified under Chapter 63 (other textile articles). It is recommended to judge based on the main use and festive characteristics. What content needs to be filled in for declaration elements during customs declaration? Product name, material, use, brand, specifications and model, whether it contains electronic components, festival type, etc. must be filled in. Ensure the information is accurate, especially material and festival type, to avoid classification errors. What regulatory documents are required for car-mounted festive decorations? Usually no special regulatory documents are required, but if they contain electronic components or batteries, battery certification (such as UN38.3) or compliance with relevant standards may be required. The specific requirements are subject to customs, and it is recommended to check the latest regulations. How to check the tax rate for 950590? Tax rates change, so it is recommended to check the latest tax rate through the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Also note preferential tax rates under free trade agreements, which require a certificate of origin. If a product can be used for both Christmas and other festivals, how should it be classified? If the product is designed as a general festive decoration and is not specifically for Christmas, it is recommended to classify it under 950590. If it is mainly for Christmas, classify it under 950510. Classification should be based on the main use and design characteristics of the product.
Q: Which HS code should car-mounted festive decorations be classified under?
A: Car-mounted festive decorations are usually classified under 950590, but the festival type must be confirmed: if exclusively for Christmas, they should be classified under 950510; if for other festivals (such as Halloween, Easter), they are classified under 950590. Material must also be considered; if made of glass or ceramics, they may be classified under Chapter 70.
Q: How to distinguish between 950510 and 950590?
A: 950510 applies only to Christmas articles, such as Christmas trees, Santa Claus, Christmas stockings, etc. 950590 covers other festive articles, carnival articles and entertainment articles. Therefore, Easter eggs, Halloween pumpkin decorations, etc. should be classified under 950590.
Q: Will LED lights on car-mounted decorations affect classification?
A: Car-mounted festive decorations with LED lights are still classified under 9505 because their main function is festive decoration. However, electronic components must be clearly declared, and attention should be paid to separate declaration requirements for batteries, which may involve dangerous goods or certification.
Q: If car-mounted decorations are made of textile materials, which code should they be classified under?
A: If car-mounted decorations made of textile materials are clearly festive-specific, they are still classified under 9505. If they are general decorations, they may be classified under Chapter 63 (other textile articles). It is recommended to judge based on the main use and festive characteristics.
Q: What content needs to be filled in for declaration elements during customs declaration?
A: Product name, material, use, brand, specifications and model, whether it contains electronic components, festival type, etc. must be filled in. Ensure the information is accurate, especially material and festival type, to avoid classification errors.
Q: What regulatory documents are required for car-mounted festive decorations?
A: Usually no special regulatory documents are required, but if they contain electronic components or batteries, battery certification (such as UN38.3) or compliance with relevant standards may be required. The specific requirements are subject to customs, and it is recommended to check the latest regulations.
Q: How to check the tax rate for 950590?
A: Tax rates change, so it is recommended to check the latest tax rate through the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Also note preferential tax rates under free trade agreements, which require a certificate of origin.
Q: If a product can be used for both Christmas and other festivals, how should it be classified?
A: If the product is designed as a general festive decoration and is not specifically for Christmas, it is recommended to classify it under 950590. If it is mainly for Christmas, classify it under 950510. Classification should be based on the main use and design characteristics of the product.
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