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HS Code Candidates for Artificial Christmas Trees

Use this page to prepare candidate HS headings, product facts, material and function variants, invoice descriptions, ecommerce catalog fields, and risk flags before official review.

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Answer summary

Product facts to verify

Main material and fiber or chemical composition
Construction: knitted, woven, molded, assembled
Function and intended use
Whether it includes electronics, battery, magnets, leather, or textile
Country of origin and destination market

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Source note

Candidates are preparation aids only. Verify final code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or the destination tariff database before filing.

Last reviewed

2026-08-02

Candidate headings table

Review candidates

The table below lists candidate HS headings for artificial christmas trees. Each row is a starting point, not a final classification; verify in the destination tariff database before filing.

Code	Heading	Use when
`9505`	Articles for Christmas festivities	The imported article is recognizable and designed as an artificial Christmas tree under the current destination notes.
`9505 national tree branch`	Artificial Christmas tree subdivision	The destination schedule provides a specific national branch based on construction, material, or statistical reporting.
`Chapter 85 / 94`	Electrical lighting or illuminated article review	Integrated lights, fiber optics, controllers, adapters, or motorized features have a substantial role that must be compared with the Christmas article provision.
`6702`	Artificial foliage and parts	The product is artificial foliage, a branch, garland component, or decorative tree not supported as a Christmas article.
`GRI 3 / components`	Tree set with stand, ornaments, lights, or accessories	The retail package combines unlike articles and one treatment is not supported without a set analysis.

National extensions after the 6-digit heading vary by destination market. Verify the full national code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or UK Trade Tariff before filing.

Decision tree

How to classify artificial christmas trees

Step 1: Confirm complete-tree form

Complete tree, tabletop tree, loose branch, replacement part, foliage, garland, or year-round decorative tree.

Step 2: Record all construction

Foliage material, trunk/frame, stand, flocking, height, branch system, and included decorations.

Step 3: Capture powered features

LED strings, fiber optics, motor, controller, timer, adapter, plug, or battery.

Step 4: Identify set contents

Tree, stand, lights, ornaments, topper, skirt, storage bag, and replacement parts.

Step 5: Read current official text

Compare the candidate heading, legal notes, exclusions, and national subdivisions in the destination tariff schedule.

Step 6: Check origin and entry date

Review additional measures only after the national code candidate is supported; save the source URL and lookup date.

Step 7: Preserve the review trail

Keep specifications, photos, component lists, candidate comparisons, source notes, and invoice wording with the SKU.

Material variants

How material changes the code

Material	Typical heading	Notes
PVC film foliage on metal frame	9505 artificial-tree candidate	Record foliage construction, frame, stand, height, lighting, and whether branches are hinged or assembled.
Molded PE branch tips with metal trunk	9505 artificial-tree candidate	Keep PE/PVC mix, percentages where available, frame, and realistic molded construction.
Textile or paper pop-up tree	9505 or material article review	Record support frame, print, durability, dimensions, and whether it is clearly a Christmas tree.
Fiber-optic illuminated tree	9505 versus electrical review	Retain fiber-optic bundle, light engine, adapter, controller, and power specifications.
Artificial branch or foliage only	6702 or Christmas-part review	Do not use a complete-tree candidate for loose stems, replacement branches, or general artificial foliage.

Function and use-case variants

How function changes the code

Function	Typical heading	Notes
Full-size unlit Christmas tree	9505 tree candidate	Record complete tree construction, dimensions, frame, stand, and express Christmas use.
Pre-lit plug-in tree	Christmas versus electrical-function review	List light count, wiring, controller, adapter, replaceability, and whether lights are integrated.
Battery-powered tabletop tree	Christmas versus electrical review	Record battery type, light or motion function, size, and decorative materials.
Tree supplied with ornaments	Set or component review	List tree, lights, ornaments, topper, skirt, and stand separately with quantities and values.
Year-round artificial decorative tree	Artificial foliage or material-specific candidate	A tree-shaped decor item without Christmas specificity may not use the Christmas branch.

Risk flags

Source-check required

Flag	Impact on classification	Where to verify
Complete tree versus foliage or parts	Can separate a specific artificial-tree branch from heading 6702 or parts treatment.	USITC HTS and product assembly record.
Integrated electrical system	Lights, fiber optics, controllers, adapters, and motors can create electrical candidates.	Product specification and current Chapters 85/94.
Christmas specificity	A year-round decorative tree or loose foliage is not automatically a Christmas article.	Design, packaging, marketing period, and current Chapter 95 notes.
Mixed retail set	Ornaments, topper, skirt, lights, and stand may require set or component treatment.	Destination GRI rules.
Historical national subheading	Tree subdivisions and trade measures must be checked in the current schedule.	CBP ruling N302865 and current USITC HTS.

Risk flags signal the need for official review before the candidate code is used on customs documents.

Invoice description examples

Strong descriptions

Strong invoice descriptions include material, function, product type, and key components (battery, electronics, magnet, leather, textile). Avoid generic words such as gift, sample, accessory, or product. The descriptions below are examples only, not final classifications.

Unlit artificial Christmas tree, PVC foliage on steel frame, with plastic stand
Pre-lit artificial Christmas tree, PE/PVC foliage, integrated LED light strings and adapter
Battery-powered tabletop artificial Christmas tree with LED lights, batteries not included
Fiber-optic artificial Christmas tree with electric light engine and power adapter
Artificial Christmas tree retail set with stand, ornaments, and topper; component list attached

Use these descriptions on the commercial invoice line item, with the candidate HS code and country of origin declared per line.

Ecommerce catalog fields

Shopify, WooCommerce, and CSV fields to check

Before labels and invoices are generated, prepare these fields in your ecommerce catalog. The CSV Catalog Checker scans Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or custom CSV exports for missing customs fields locally in your browser.

Field	Why it matters
SKU and variant ID	Keeps the classification record, supplier specification, invoice line, and marketplace export tied to the same sellable item.
Plain product description	States what the article physically is instead of relying on a holiday collection name or marketing phrase.
Materials and construction	Preserves paper, textile, plastics, glass, metal, wax, electrical, coating, lining, and component facts that can change the heading path.
Function and seasonal design	Separates a specifically festive article from ordinary apparel, packaging, stationery, lighting, containers, or year-round decoration.
Included parts and retail presentation	Shows whether the SKU is one article, a filled calendar, a mixed set, a powered item, or packaging supplied with other goods.
Country of origin	Supports origin measures only after the full destination classification candidate has been verified.
Destination and lookup date	Prevents a historical ruling or six-digit heading from being reused as a final code in every market and year.
Invoice-ready description	Carries the reviewed material, form, use, powered features, quantity, and set relationship into shipment documents.

Pair this with the Commercial Invoice Generator, the HS Code Finder, and the CSV Catalog Checker.

Worked example

Worked example: pre-lit PE/PVC tree

Scenario: A merchant imports a 210 cm artificial Christmas tree with mixed molded PE and PVC foliage on a steel frame, a folding metal stand, and permanently attached LED light strings with a low-voltage adapter.

Record complete-tree form, height, foliage materials, frame, stand, light count, wiring, controller, adapter, and packaging.
Begin with the artificial Christmas tree candidate and keep the electrical-function review visible.
Determine whether the integrated lighting remains part of the Christmas article treatment under current destination text.
Do not classify the adapter, lights, or frame in isolation unless component or set treatment is required.
Verify the national subdivision, origin, and entry-date measures in the current tariff.
Use an invoice description that identifies the complete tree, foliage, frame, stand, and integrated lights.

Loose artificial branches or a year-round illuminated decorative tree require a separate review.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Using one code for complete trees, loose branches, and foliage.
Omitting integrated lights, adapter, controller, or motor data.
Treating every decorative tree as a Christmas article.
Failing to list ornaments and accessories in a retail set.
Copying an old national statistical code without checking the current schedule.
Using the packaging material as the tree’s main material.

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Editorial

About this category page

Written by the TariffCatalog Editorial Team. Maintained by Ryan Cole and reviewed for candidate-only customs-data workflow clarity.

This page follows TariffCatalog's methodology for candidate-only classification, estimate-only calculators, and document draft workflows. Candidates are preparation aids, not binding classifications.

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Maintainer

Reviewed by Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole maintains TariffCatalog from the perspective of a long-time ecommerce operator with 15+ years of experience in product catalog, international shipping, and pre-shipment data workflows. This page is reviewed for candidate-only HS code preparation, source-check clarity, and estimate-only or candidate-only wording.

TariffCatalog is a preparation aid, not a customs broker, legal, tax, or freight-forwarding service. Verify final classifications, rates, documents, and filing treatment with official sources or qualified professionals.

Last reviewed: August 2026 · Maintainer entity: Ryan Cole · Source policy: verified against official customs and tariff sources

Official Source Note

Check final codes

USITC HTS

Check current heading 9505 and artificial-tree national subdivisions.

CBP ruling N302865

Artificial Christmas tree fact patterns; verify current schedule.

CBP CROSS

Search comparable trees, foliage, lighting, and set decisions by exact product facts.

FAQ

Common questions

What HS code may apply to an artificial Christmas tree?

Heading 9505 and a destination artificial-tree subdivision may be candidates for a complete Christmas tree, but construction and current national text must be checked.

Do pre-lit and unlit trees use the same candidate?

They may share a Christmas candidate, but integrated lighting creates additional facts and possible electrical provisions that must be reviewed.

How are fiber-optic trees reviewed?

Record the light engine, fiber optics, adapter, controller, and tree construction, then compare Christmas and electrical candidates.

Are loose artificial branches classified as trees?

Not automatically. Loose branches, parts, and artificial foliage can require heading 6702 or another parts/material review.

Does PE versus PVC change the review?

It may affect national subdivisions or supporting description. Record all foliage materials and construction rather than using “plastic tree.”

How should a tree-and-ornament set be handled?

List the tree, stand, lights, ornaments, topper, and other accessories separately, then apply destination set rules.

What should the invoice description include?

State complete-tree form, foliage materials, frame, height, stand, lighting/power features, quantity, and set contents.

Are these candidates binding?

No. Verify the current national code and actual product before filing.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02

Disclaimer

TariffCatalog provides candidate HS code suggestions, estimate-only calculators, and document drafts. Verify final classifications, duty rates, document requirements, and filing obligations with official sources, carriers, brokers, or destination authorities before filing or shipping.

Candidate headings on this page are preparation aids, not binding classifications. Final classification depends on exact product facts and the destination tariff rules in effect on the entry date.