4817.10.00.00 - Envelopes

HTS Code 4817.10.00.00 specifically classifies "Envelopes," which are folded paper or paperboard containers with an opening on one side, designed for enclosing and mailing correspondence or documents. These items are characterized by their construction, typically featuring a flap for sealing.

This category is distinguished from its sibling category, 4817.20, which covers letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards. Unlike envelopes, these sibling items are generally single-sheet, folded or unfolded, and intended for direct writing and mailing without requiring a separate container. It also differs from 4817.30.00.00, which pertains to sets or compendiums containing various stationery items, rather than individual envelopes.

As a leaf node within the HTS system, 4817.10.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on meeting the general definition of an envelope made from paper or paperboard, regardless of size, color, or the presence of any printed matter, provided it is not part of a larger stationery assortment classified elsewhere.