HTS heading 4817 · Chapter 48
HTS 4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and…
HTS heading 4817 covers envelopes, 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. It has 4 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (4 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4817.10.00.00 | Envelopes[thousands] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 4817.20 | Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards: | ||||
| 4817.20.20.00 | Sheets of writing paper, with border gummed or perforated, with or without inserts, prepared for use as combination sheets and envelopes[kg] | Free | 40% | Estimate → | |
| 4817.20.40.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 33% | Estimate → | |
| 4817.30.00.00 | Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery[kg] | Free | 40% | Estimate → |
4 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 4817.10.00.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.