Holiday Greeting Postcards from Japan
Printed postcards with festive designs such as Christmas trees or Halloween pumpkins, bearing seasonal greetings and messages. Classified under HTS 4909.00.20.00 as printed cards with personal greetings, suitable for mailing without envelopes. The non-advertising nature and postcard format distinguish them.
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
• Label as 'personal greeting postcards' to prevent confusion with commercial catalogs; ensure paper weight meets postcard standards; declare accurately to avoid penalties for undervaluation