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U.S. imports of postage & revenue stamps, first-day covers, and postal stationery (HS 970400) totaled $986K in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Postage & Revenue Stamps, First-Day Covers, and Postal Stationery paid $38K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $373K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Postage & Revenue Stamps, First-Day Covers, and Postal Stationery imports of $986K in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $866K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUsed postage and revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, and stamped postal stationery that are no longer current issue are philatelic collectibles classified under a single tariff line (9704000000) and generally enter duty-free. Switzerland and Canada are the leading sources of US imports in this category — Switzerland reflecting its role as a global philatelic trading hub and home to major auction houses, Canada reflecting cross-border collector activity. Classification requires that the stamps be used, or if unused, that they are not of current or new issue; mint stamps of current issue are excluded and would be classified elsewhere. Importers and dealers should retain auction records, catalog references, or dealer invoices to document the non-current status of unused material.
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CBP looks at whether the stamp is still being sold by the issuing postal authority as valid postage. Stamps that have been demonetized, withdrawn from sale, or superseded by new issues generally qualify. Importers can support this with catalog references (e.g., Scott or Michel catalog listings), dealer invoices, or documentation from the issuing country's postal authority.
Yes. Revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, and fiscal stamps used for tax or duty purposes are explicitly included in this heading alongside postage stamps, provided they meet the used or non-current-issue requirement. The same documentation standards apply.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $247K | $181K | -$65K |
| SWITZERLAND | $309K | -- | -$309K |
| GERMANY | $173K | $90K | -$83K |
| BRAZIL | $16K | $60K | +$45K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $65K | $8K | -$57K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9704000000 | POSTAGE OR REVENUE STAMPS, FIRSTDAY COVERS | $986K | 10.13% | $38K |
POSTAGE OR REVENUE STAMPS, FIRSTDAY COVERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9704000000 | POSTAGE OR REVENUE STAMPS, FIRSTDAY COVERS | $446K |
POSTAGE OR REVENUE STAMPS, FIRSTDAY COVERS
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PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970191
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970121
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970390
COLLAGES AND SIM DECORATIVE PLAQUES NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970199
ORIG SCULPTURE, STATUARY OVER 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970310
ANTIQUES OF AN AGE 100 YEARS TO 250 YEARS
HS 970690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $247K | $63K | -$183K |
| New York | $79K | $196K | +$116K |
| New Mexico | $201K | -- | -$201K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $514K | $201K | -$313K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $228K | $103K | -$125K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $3K | $60K | +$57K |