Birthday Celebration Postcards from Japan
Colorful postcards printed with birthday messages, balloons, and cake illustrations, ready for personal mailing. They qualify under HTS 4909.00.20.00 due to their personal greeting content and postcard dimensions. No envelopes are included, keeping them in the base postcard category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content disclosure if metallic inks are used; batch imports by design to simplify customs review; watch for seasonal duty fluctuations