Lithographic Flashcards
Lithographic flashcards are educational cards with questions and answers printed on both sides, produced using lithographic printing. They are unbound and designed for learning aids, which places them under tariff item 4911.99.00 as other printed matter.
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 flashcards are bound in book form
Bound educational materials with text are classified as books under heading 49.01.
If the flashcards are primarily advertising material
Advertising matter is specifically classified under heading 49.11.
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
• Ensure the flashcards are not bound or presented as a book, as that could shift classification to heading 49.01
• Keep invoices and packing lists detailing the lithographic printing process to support the tariff classification
• Verify if the cards contain any text that might make them a publication, which would fall under heading 49.11
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