What HS code 4817.20 covers
HS code 4817.20 classifies paper and paperboard; letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards. It is a subheading of heading 4817 (Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery), in chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard), section X of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 4817.20
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 4817
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 4817.20.
- 4817.10 Paper and paperboard; envelopes
- 4817.30 Paper and paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 4817.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.