Lithographic Recipe Cards
Lithographic recipe cards are individual cards with recipes and images printed lithographically on coated paper for kitchen use. They are non-bound printed matter, so they fall 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 |
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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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the recipe cards are bound into a book
Bound books are classified under heading 49.01.
If the cards are used for advertising
Advertising material falls 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 cards are not part of a bound book or set that could be classified as a publication
• Declare the lithographic printing method to support classification
• If the cards are sold with a box or container, the set may be classified differently
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