9704.00.00.00
Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907
Classification path
- Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- No.
About heading 9704
Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper) and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907
Heading 9704 covers postage and revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, and postal stationery such as stamped paper, whether used or unused. It has a single declarable line, 9704.00.00.00, and it does not apply to stamps that fall under heading 4907. The general (MFN) duty rate on this line is Free.
Full guide to heading 9704Products in this heading
- Mint never-hinged postage stamps from a discontinued or collectible issue
- Used postage stamps sold as a collector lot
- First-day covers with cancelled stamps and postmarks
- Revenue stamps (tax stamps) that are collectible rather than current
- Unused postal stationery such as stamped envelopes and stamped postcards
- Stamp-postmarks on piece or cover
- Presentation packs and albums built around collected stamps
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for collectible postage stamps?
Used or unused postage stamps other than those of heading 4907 are classified under 9704.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on first-day covers?
First-day covers are entered under 9704.00.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify unused postal stationery such as stamped envelopes?
Stamped paper and similar postal stationery are classified in 9704.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.