Blank Invitation Correspondence Cards

5x7 inch blank cards on matte paperboard for wedding or event invitations, weighing 110 lb cover stock. HTS 4817.20.4000 covers these as plain correspondence cards, pre-cut for writing details without any pre-printing. They are stationery essentials for custom messaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4817.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If containing stationery assortment

Writing compendiums with assorted papers fall in 4817.10; singles are 'other'.

4819.60.00.00Same rate: 35%

If boxed for retail sale

Retail-packed boxes of cards shift to 4819 from loose correspondence cards.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made from recovered pulp

Unbleached recovered pulp paper before conversion is 4805; finished cards are 4817.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide grammage certificates (e.g

250+ g/m²) to distinguish from lightweight paper

Separate from sets with envelopes to avoid 4817.10 classification

Watch for origin marking; paperboard requires 'Made in [Country]' on packs

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