4817.20.20.00
Sheets of writing paper, with border gummed or perforated, with or without inserts, prepared for use as combination sheets and envelopes
Classification path
- Envelopes, 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
- Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards
- Sheets of writing paper, with border gummed or perforated, with or without inserts, prepared for use as combination sheets and envelopes
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 40%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 4817
About heading 4817
Envelopes, 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
Heading 4817 covers paper and paperboard envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, plus paper or paperboard boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums sold with an assortment of paper stationery inside. It splits into four declarable lines: envelopes, gummed or perforated writing sheets prepared as combination sheets and envelopes, other letter cards and postcards, and stationery containers with assorted contents. All four lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Full guide to heading 4817Products in this heading
- Plain mailing envelopes of paper
- Windowless correspondence cards with matching envelopes
- Plain postcards without printing
- Gummed sheets of writing paper perforated to fold into a combined sheet and envelope
- Paper wallet holding an assortment of stationery
- Paperboard writing compendium containing notepaper and envelopes
- Paper pouch sold as a stationery set
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for paper envelopes?
Paper envelopes are classified under 4817.10.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on plain postcards and correspondence cards?
Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards other than combination sheets and envelopes are classified under 4817.20.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a paper box sold with assorted stationery inside?
A paper or paperboard box, pouch, wallet or writing compendium containing an assortment of paper stationery is classified under 4817.30.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free. An empty paperboard box of the same size is classified elsewhere, under heading 4819.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.