Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

HTS heading 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums,…

6 numbered lines under heading 4817, including 4 10-digit statistical lines. The first six digits are the international HS subheading; the general column is the normal US duty rate.

HTS heading 4817
HTS codeDescriptionUnitGeneralSpecialColumn 2
4817Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery:
4817.10.00.00EnvelopesthousandsFree35%
4817.20Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards:
4817.20.20.00Sheets of writing paper, with border gummed or perforated, with or without inserts, prepared for use as combination sheets and envelopeskgFree40%
4817.20.40.00OtherkgFree33%
4817.30.00.00Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationerykgFree40%

Statistical (10-digit) lines without a rate use the rate of the 8-digit line above them. Additional duties such as Section 301 and Section 232 may apply; check them with the tariff checker.

Source: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 2026 HTS Revision 20 (effective 2026-09-28), U.S. International Trade Commission (hts.usitc.gov), imported 2026-10-07. Reference only; not legal or customs advice or a binding classification. Additional duties under Chapter 99 may apply. ShipWave is not affiliated with the USITC or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.