Lithographic Greeting Cards from China
Lithographic greeting cards are folded or flat cards for holidays and occasions, featuring lithographically printed designs and messages on cardstock. They are not bound publications, so they fall under tariff item 4911.99.00 as other printed matter.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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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: Starts With 49119900; Starts With 49119900; Equal To 4911990050; Equal To 4911990090; Equal To 4911990050; Equal To 4911990090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the cards are not part of a set with envelopes that could be considered a publication
• Declare the lithographic printing method on customs documents to avoid misclassification
• If the cards contain personal messages, they may still be classified as printed matter under this item