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 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 4817.20.20.00, specifically covers sheets of writing paper that are prepared for use as combined sheets and envelopes. These items will feature a border that is gummed or perforated, facilitating their folding and sealing into an envelope form. They may also include accompanying inserts, such as smaller note sheets or address labels, which are integrated or designed to be used with the main sheet/envelope. The defining characteristic is their dual functionality, serving both as stationery and as its own mailing enclosure.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4817.20.40.00 ("Other"), by its specific structural preparation as a combined sheet and envelope. While the "Other" category would encompass other types of letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards not meeting the specific criteria of 4817.20.20.00, this classification is limited to those items designed with a gummed or perforated edge for envelope formation.
As a leaf node, 4817.20.20.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the physical characteristics described: the writing paper sheet's preparedness for use as a combined sheet and envelope, evidenced by the gummed or perforated border, and the potential inclusion of inserts. Examples would include pre-folded stationery that requires only sealing to become an envelope.