4909.00.40.00
Other
Classification path
- Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
- Other
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 45%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 4909
About heading 4909
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
Heading 4909 covers printed or illustrated postcards and printed cards that carry personal greetings, messages, or announcements, with or without envelopes or trimmings. The heading is split between postcards in 4909.00.20.00 and other printed cards in 4909.00.40.00. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Full guide to heading 4909Products in this heading
- Printed postcards with scenic photos
- Illustrated blank postcards
- Birth announcement cards
- Wedding invitation cards with personal text
- Holiday greeting cards with envelopes
- Thank-you cards with printed personal messages
- Printed cards announcing a change of address
- Printed personal note cards
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a printed postcard?
A printed postcard is classified under 4909.00.20.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on greeting cards with a personal message?
A printed card bearing a personal greeting or message is classified under 4909.00.40.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify an announcement card with an envelope?
The envelope does not change the heading; use 4909.00.20.00 for a postcard or 4909.00.40.00 for another printed personal card, both with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.