Section X · Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard

4817.20

Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards:

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How this code is built
48

Chapter

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

17

Heading

The product family within the chapter

20

Subheading

The specific good, identical worldwide

The first six digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The United States adds two more for the tariff rate and, often, two more for statistics — which is why the rates below are listed against 8- and 10-digit numbers rather than against this code.

How the schedule reaches this code

  1. 48Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard
  2. 4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery:
  3. Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards:

Published US duty rates

Duty is set at the 8- or 10-digit line, not at this 6-digit subheading, so more than one rate can sit under this code.

  • 4817.20.20.00Sheets of writing paper, with border gummed or perforated, with or without inserts, prepared for use as combination sheets and envelopeskg
    General
    Free
    Special (FTA)
    —

    No preferential rate published.

    Column 2
    40%

    Countries without normal trade relations.

  • 4817.20.40.00Otherkg
    General
    Free
    Special (FTA)
    —

    No preferential rate published.

    Column 2
    33%

    Countries without normal trade relations.

This is the listed rate. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders, Chapter 99 actions and preference qualification all change what is actually collected, and classification is a judgement about your goods. Verify with your licensed customs broker before you file.

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Other subheadings in heading 4817

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) — 2026 HTS Revision 20, released 2026-09-28, published at hts.usitc.gov. A U.S. Government work in the public domain.