U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
4909.00.2000
$23.7M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
33 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of postcards, from Taiwan, HongKong, or China.
NY 879944 November 12, 1992 CLA-2-49:S:N1:234 879944 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4909.00.2000 Ms. Cleta J. Magyar Impact International, Inc. 1515 N. Federal Highway, Suite 208 Boca Raton, Florida 33432 RE: The tariff classification of postcards, from Taiwan, Hong Kong, or China. Dear Ms. Magyar: In your letter dated October 27 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples were submitted, which will be retained for reference. They are conventional postcards (your designation: Sticker Postcards) with printed spaces allocated for address, postage, and message, measuring 6" x 3 3/4", with the additional feature of being printed on the reverse face with pressure- sensitive removable pictures (stickers). The applicable subheading for the Sticker Postcards will be 4909.00.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: Printed or illustrated postcards. The rate of duty will be 4 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport