Personalized Birthday Greeting Card
A personalized birthday greeting card with colorful illustrations and space for a handwritten message, typically sold with a matching envelope. It is classified under 4909.00.00 as a printed card bearing personal greetings, with the printed design and text meeting the Chapter 49 definition of 'printed'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the card is essentially devoted to advertising, such as a promotional birthday card from a business
Publications devoted to advertising are excluded from heading 49.01 and fall in heading 49.11 per Note 5.
If the card is a children's picture book format with substantial text
Children's picture books fall under heading 49.03, but this is unlikely for a greeting card.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• If the card includes a blank interior for personalization, ensure it still has pre-printed greetings on the cover to qualify under this item
• Keep records of the country of origin, as duty rates may vary under trade agreements
• For bulk imports, consider using a customs broker to streamline CBSA clearance
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