Plain White Correspondence Cards
These are flat, rectangular cards made of high-quality 250 gsm paperboard, designed for personal or business correspondence. They fall under HTS 4817.20.4000 as 'other' correspondence cards, which are cut to size and suitable for writing messages without envelopes. The cards are unprinted and plain, distinguishing them from postcards with pre-printed addresses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filter paper or embossed
Chapter notes specify that embossed or perforated cards for specific machines fall under 4823, not stationery cards.
If in rolls or sheets over 15 cm wide
Uncut paper sheets for further processing are classified in 4811, while 4817 covers finished cut-to-size cards.
If printed with motifs or pictures
Chapter notes exclude printed paper with pictorial representations from Chapter 48, directing to Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify paper weight and composition meet correspondence card standards; provide mill test certificates for fiber content if requested by customs
• Label shipments clearly as 'plain correspondence cards' to avoid confusion with printed postcards under Chapter 49
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain paper products from specific countries; use proper HTS for accurate duty calculation
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