HS HEADING 4817

Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery

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4817

CHAPTER

48 — Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

In plain English

This category includes paper and paperboard items such as envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards. It also covers boxes, pouches, wallets, and writing compendiums made of paper or paperboard that contain an assortment of paper stationery. The classification separates these goods into distinct groups based on whether they are envelopes, various types of cards, or stationery sets contained within packaging.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

4817.10

Paper and paperboard; envelopes

4817.20

Paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards

4817.30

Paper and paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery

Chapter 48 classification notes

Chapter 48 covers consumer + commercial paper products. Personal-import volumes minimal.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Books and printed materials go to Chapter 49 not 48; printing paper / blank paper is 48.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 48

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