HS HEADING 4909

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings

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4909

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49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry

In plain English

This category includes printed or illustrated postcards and cards that feature personal greetings, messages, or announcements, regardless of whether they are illustrated. These items may come with or without envelopes or other trimmings. The classification system places all these specific types of printed cards and postcards under a single subheading without further division.

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

6-digit subheadings (1)

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

4909.00

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings

Chapter 49 classification notes

Chapter 49 typically duty-free under MFN treatment globally (UNESCO Florence Agreement on importation of educational materials). Religious / political materials may be subject to content review at destination.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Postcards / greeting cards (4909) vs. printed pictures (4911); academic journals (4902) vs. textbooks (4901).

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

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