Find HS Code and trade information for confetti

Confetti are small pieces of colored paper, typically used in celebrations.

Material

Traditionally, confetti were made from natural materials like flower petals or leaves. Modern confetti are most commonly produced from tissue paper, mylar, or plastic. Biodegradable options utilizing rice paper or vegetable-based materials are also available. Mylar confetti are often used for their metallic sheen and durability.

Purpose

The primary purpose of confetti is celebratory decoration. They are used to create a visually festive atmosphere, marking occasions such as weddings, birthdays, graduations, New Year's Eve celebrations, and sporting events.

Function

Confetti function by being thrown or released into the air, creating a shower of colorful particles. The lightweight nature of the materials allows them to remain suspended briefly before falling, providing a dynamic visual effect. Some confetti are designed with specific shapes or finishes to enhance their appearance.

Usage Scenarios

• Weddings: Thrown as the couple exits the ceremony or during the reception.
• New Year's Eve: Released at midnight to symbolize a fresh start.
• Parades & Festivals: Used to create a vibrant atmosphere along parade routes and at festival grounds.
• Birthday Parties: Thrown to celebrate the birthday person.
• Corporate Events: Used during celebrations or product launches.
• Sporting Events: Thrown to celebrate victories.

Common Types

• Tissue Paper Confetti: The most common and affordable type, available in a wide range of colors.
• Mylar Confetti: Metallic and reflective, providing a shimmering effect. More durable than tissue paper.
• Biodegradable Confetti: Made from rice paper or vegetable-based materials, environmentally friendly.
• Shaped Confetti: Cut into specific shapes like stars, hearts, or numbers.
• Confetti Cannons/Launchers: Devices that propel confetti into the air with compressed air or spring mechanisms.
• Flame-Retardant Confetti: Treated to reduce flammability, often used in indoor events.

Confetti falls under the classification of ornamental articles, often made of plastics or other materials. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 3926400010: This HS code covers “Statuettes and other ornamental articles Bows and similar products for decorative purposes including gift-packaging and the like”. Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) covers a broad range of plastic articles. Heading 3926 specifically addresses articles of plastics, and subheading 392640 includes statuettes and ornamental articles. Confetti, used for decorative purposes, would fall under this classification. The total tax rate is 35.3%.
• 3921904090: This HS code covers “Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics: Other: Other: Flexible Other”. Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) covers a broad range of plastic articles. Heading 3921 specifically addresses plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics. Subheading 3921904090 covers flexible other plastics. If confetti is manufactured from plastic sheets or film, this HS code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 34.2%.
• 3921905050: This HS code covers “Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics: Other: Other: Other Other”. Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof) covers a broad range of plastic articles. Heading 3921 specifically addresses plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics. Subheading 3921905050 covers other other plastics. If confetti is manufactured from plastic sheets or film, this HS code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 34.8%.