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4817.20.40.00 - Other 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty33%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

HTS Code 4817.20.40.00 encompasses "Other" within the broader category of letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards made of paper or paperboard. This classification is designed to capture items that fit the general description of postcards and correspondence cards but do not fall under any more specific subheadings within the 4817.20 group. Examples here could include uniquely shaped or sized postcards, pre-printed correspondence cards with specific designs or messages, or any item designed for short written correspondence that doesn't conform to standard postcard dimensions or formats.

This "Other" category serves as a residual classification for letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards that are not specifically addressed by other subheadings. For instance, it would be distinct from HTS Code 4817.20.20.00, which specifically covers sheets of writing paper prepared as combination sheets and envelopes, potentially with border gumming or perforations. The key differentiator lies in the primary function and form: 4817.20.40.00 is for standalone cards intended for messaging, whereas 4817.20.20.00 refers to a composite stationery item.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on correctly identifying items that align with the general definition of letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards of paper or paperboard, while ensuring they are not specifically covered by any other, more precise HTS codes within this chapter. The classification relies on the physical characteristics and intended use of these paper or paperboard articles for personal or professional written communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4817.20.40.00?
HTS code 4817.20.40.00 covers Other under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.
›What products are classified under 4817.20.40.00?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards: (4817.20).
›What is the import duty rate for 4817.20.40.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4817.20.40.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 33%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4817.20.40.00?
Imports under HTS 4817.20.40.00 are measured in kg.

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