4909.00.20.00

Postcards

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

Unit: thousands Heading: 4909 Chapter: 49 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

Free

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

25%

The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

9903.90.08

35%

Active

Articles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in U.S. note 30(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(b) to this subchapter

Applies to origin: RU, BY

Effective from April 5, 2025

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to Free.

Related CBP rulings

N356168 December 11, 2025

The tariff classification of greeting cards, calendars, and journals from China

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The tariff classification of Valentine’s Day card puppets from China

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N353994 October 8, 2025

The tariff classification of greeting cards and calendars from China and Vietnam

The tariff classification of greeting cards and calendars from China and Vietnam

N353018 September 10, 2025

The tariff classification of Valentine’s Day cards with novelty items from China

There are four unique card products. Product information and photos were submitted for our review. Item 1, CVS #455579, Positive Vibes Valentines, includes 16 paper Valentine’s Day cards printed with a rainbow and phrases such as “Reach for

N350036 June 20, 2025

The tariff classification of paper cards with envelopes from Cambodia

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N348230 May 19, 2025

The tariff classification of calendars and greeting cards from China

Photos and descriptive information were provided for our review. The items under consideration are various calendars and greeting cards, described as follows: Item 1 is a 12-month wall calendar, with the dimensions 13.375” x 12” in its clos

N344327 December 17, 2024

A country of origin determination on greeting cards with matching envelopes

A detailed description of the greeting cards and their manufacturing operations were submitted for our review in lieu of samples. The finished goods to be imported are several styles of greeting cards. Each is imported packaged individually

N342484 September 10, 2024

The tariff classification of Valentine’s Day cards with pencils from China

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N342359 September 10, 2024

The tariff classification of a greeting card with magnifying glass from China

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N341689 August 14, 2024

The tariff classification of Valentine cards with toys and novelties from China

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H328752 March 1, 2024

Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4909-21-100585; Section 201 Duties; Section 301 Duties; Antidumping Duties; Countervailing Duties; Solar Modules

are subject to the Section 201 safeguard measure or the Section 301 duties. Whether the solar panels at issue are subject to ADD and CVD.

N330316 January 30, 2023

The tariff classification of postcard art kits from Malaysia

Photos and a product description were provided for our review. The product under consideration is item 161-102, “Scenic Hues DIY Art Kit – Desert Getaway.” The 17-piece kit consists of eight postcards, eight ink palette cards, and one brush

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