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HS Code Candidates for Halloween Decorations

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 halloween decorations. Each row is a starting point, not a final classification; verify in the destination tariff database before filing.

Code	Heading	Use when
`9505`	Festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles	The design and use are specifically associated with Halloween and no exclusion or stronger utilitarian function directs the article elsewhere.
`3926`	Other articles of plastics	A plastic decoration is generic, year-round, or not supported as a festive article after reviewing the destination notes.
`6913`	Statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articles	A ceramic decoration lacks qualifying festive specificity or is treated as a year-round ornamental article.
`Chapter 85 / 94`	Electrical apparatus or lighting article	LEDs, motors, speakers, sensors, plugs, or other powered functions are substantial and require an electrical-function review.
`Material/function review`	Signs, containers, tableware, textiles, and household articles	The article performs a practical function or is described more specifically by its construction than by seasonal decoration.

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 halloween decorations

Step 1: Record the exact motif and wording

Halloween characters, express text, generic autumn imagery, or year-round decorative design.

Step 2: Identify practical functions

Passive display, lighting, serving, storage, signage, sound, motion, or another household use.

Step 3: Capture materials and power

Plastic, ceramic, metal, textile, paper, LEDs, motor, speaker, sensor, plug, or battery.

Step 4: List set components

Keep unlike decorations and functional articles separate before applying set rules.

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
Molded plastic or resin figure	9505 or 3926 candidate	Record the depicted character, wording, display form, durability, and exclusive or year-round use.
Ceramic tabletop decoration	9505 or 6913 candidate	A Halloween motif does not automatically override a ceramic ornamental or utilitarian provision.
Textile hanging or web decoration	9505 or textile article review	Keep fiber, construction, dimensions, hanging method, and whether it has another function.
Metal sign or cutout	9505, sign, or base-metal article review	Record whether wording identifies a sign function and whether lighting is integrated.
Powered mixed-material prop	Festive versus electrical-function review	Keep motor, light, sound, sensor, power source, battery, and shell material facts.

Function and use-case variants

How function changes the code

Function	Typical heading	Notes
Passive Halloween display decoration	9505 candidate	Specific ghosts, witches, skeletons, or express Halloween wording can support a festive-use review.
Generic autumn or harvest decoration	Material-specific candidate	An ordinary pumpkin, leaf, or farmhouse design may be usable beyond Halloween.
Light-up wall or tabletop decor	9505 versus electrical review	Record whether light is incidental decoration or the product’s principal commercial function.
Animated or sound-producing prop	Festive versus electrical/mechanical review	Motors, sensors, speakers, and control units require an explicit component record.
Serving, storage, or sign article	Utilitarian or sign candidate	A practical function can trigger exclusions even when the article carries Halloween artwork.

Risk flags

Source-check required

Flag	Impact on classification	Where to verify
Halloween-specific design	Separates a potentially festive article from generic seasonal decoration.	USITC heading 9505 and CBP rulings N339790 and N327407.
Utilitarian function	Serving, storage, lighting, signage, and household use can direct the article elsewhere.	Current Chapter 95 notes and physical specification.
Powered features	Motors, LEDs, sound, sensors, and batteries may require electrical candidates and safety data.	Product specification and current Chapters 85/94.
Generic autumn motif	Retail timing alone does not establish Halloween specificity.	Design, wording, packaging, and intended-use evidence.
Mixed decoration set	Different materials and functions may need set or component analysis.	Destination GRI rules.

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.

Molded resin Halloween ghost tabletop decoration, passive display article
Plastic hanging skeleton Halloween decoration with jointed limbs
Battery-powered LED Halloween wall decoration, plastic frame, batteries not included
Ceramic pumpkin serving bowl with Halloween print, household tableware
Mixed Halloween party decoration set; paper banners, plastic spiders, and textile webbing listed separately

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: LED wall decoration

Scenario: A seller imports a plastic wall decoration shaped as a ghost with express Halloween wording and a small battery-powered LED outline. It has no room-lighting claim and is marketed only for Halloween display.

Record the Halloween-specific shape and wording, plastic construction, display method, LED circuit, power source, dimensions, and packaging.
Begin with the festive candidate but keep the electrical-function and plastics candidates visible.
Decide whether the LED is incidental to a festive display or gives the article a separate lighting function under current notes.
Compare recent rulings only as fact patterns; do not copy their subheading without matching the actual construction.
Check origin measures after the national code candidate is verified.
Use an invoice description that identifies the festive design, material, LED feature, and power source.

A generic illuminated pumpkin lamp or ceramic serving bowl can follow a different path.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Calling every orange or pumpkin-shaped product a Halloween article.
Ignoring a serving, storage, sign, or lighting function.
Omitting LEDs, motors, batteries, sensors, or speakers.
Using one code for mixed party decoration packs.
Treating a recent ruling as a product-wide code list.
Checking origin tariffs before the full product classification is supported.

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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

Use current heading 9505, Chapter 95 notes, and material or electrical provisions.

CBP ruling N339790

Recent Halloween decoration fact pattern.

CBP ruling N327407

Halloween LED wall and tabletop decoration fact patterns.

FAQ

Common questions

What HS code may apply to Halloween decorations?

Heading 9505 may be a candidate for specifically Halloween articles, while material, sign, household, or electrical headings may apply in other facts.

Is every pumpkin decoration a festive article?

No. A generic autumn pumpkin can be year-round or harvest decor. Record wording, design, packaging, and intended use.

How are LED Halloween decorations reviewed?

Keep the festive and electrical candidates visible. Record the light source, circuit, power, and whether illumination is incidental or the main function.

Does a practical function change the candidate?

It can. Containers, tableware, lamps, signs, and other usable articles can be excluded from a festive treatment depending on destination rules.

Are ceramic Halloween decorations in heading 9505?

They may begin with a festive candidate when specifically tied to Halloween, but ceramic ornamental or utilitarian provisions must also be checked.

How should mixed decoration sets be handled?

List each component, material, function, quantity, and value before applying destination set rules.

What should the invoice description include?

State material, exact motif, display method, powered features, practical function, quantity, and set contents.

Are these candidates binding?

No. Verify the current destination schedule 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.