Vintage-Style Illustrated Postcards
Postcards mimicking 19th-century lithographs with illustrations of historical scenes, printed for modern mailing. Classified in tariff item 4909.00.00 as reproductions, not originals, per chapter exclusions.
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 |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4909000000; Equal To 4909000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the postcards are modern reproductions, not original lithographs, which are excluded
• Provide documentation of the printing date
• Ensure the postcards are not antiques over 100 years old, which would fall under Chapter 97
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