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Lithographic Greeting Cards

Folded or flat greeting cards for holidays and occasions, featuring lithographically printed designs and messages on cardstock. Classified in HTS 4911.99.60.00 as litho-printed pictures or matter, not as bound publications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4909.00.40.00Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If bound into books of multiple cards

Sets of litho-printed cards bound together classify as printed cards in books under 4909.

4810Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If unprinted cardstock only

Plain paper or cardstock without litho printing falls under Chapter 48 as self-copy paper.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify if blank or pre-printed; blanks may classify differently, but litho-printed qualify here

• Bundle invoices by design type; mixed shipments need detailed breakdowns