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4909.00.40.00 - 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 Duty45%
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

This HTS category, 4909.00.40.00, encompasses "Other" printed cards that fall under the broader heading for printed or illustrated postcards and greeting cards. Unlike the sibling category 4909.00.20.00 which specifically covers traditional postcards, this designation serves as a residual category for printed cards that do not fit the definition of a postcard but still align with the scope of Chapter 49, specifically section X.

The goods classified here are printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages, or announcements, which may be illustrated and can be provided with or without envelopes or other trimmings. This category is intended for items that are primarily functional as a form of communication or announcement through printing, but may not possess the typical format or usage of a postcard. Examples might include custom printed announcement cards for events, personalized business cards with a message, or other similar printed paper products that are not strictly postcards.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 4909.00.40.00 is determined by its exclusion from more specific categories and its adherence to the general description of printed cards for personal greetings, messages, or announcements under heading 4909.00. The determining factors for classification will include the nature of the printed content, the format of the card, and its intended purpose as a means of conveying a message or announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4909.00.40.00?
HTS code 4909.00.40.00 covers Other under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans.
›What products are classified under 4909.00.40.00?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: (4909.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 4909.00.40.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4909.00.40.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 45%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4909.00.40.00?
Imports under HTS 4909.00.40.00 are measured in kg.

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