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U.S. imports of printed & illustrated postcards and greeting cards (HS 490900) totaled $30.9M in July 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Printed & Illustrated Postcards and Greeting Cards paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $14.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed & Illustrated Postcards and Greeting Cards imports of $30.9M in July 2026 ran 41% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataImports from China dominate this heading, with Vietnam and the United Kingdom also among the leading suppliers — a supply concentration that has drawn Section 301 tariff exposure for Chinese-origin product. The US schedule divides the heading into two tariff lines: illustrated or printed postcards (4909002000) and all other printed cards, including greeting cards and announcements (4909004000). Importers should note that classification turns on whether the article is a postcard versus a folded or envelope-enclosed card, as the distinction affects both duty treatment and country-of-origin marking requirements. Seasonal demand spikes around major holidays create tight lead-time windows that make supplier diversification a practical concern.
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4.3K shipments/mo
CBP generally treats a postcard as a single-sheet card designed to be mailed without an envelope, classified under 4909002000. Folded cards, cards sold with envelopes, or cards with attached trimmings typically fall under 4909004000 as 'cards, printed, except postcards.' The physical format and intended mailing method are the key classification factors.
Yes. Chinese-origin printed cards under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should confirm the applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as rates and product coverage have been subject to revision.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 4909
Subheading 490900 · $30.9M of $30.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4909004000 | Cards, Printed, Except Postcards | $30.5M | 4.67% | 45.09% | $1.4M |
| 4909002000 | Postcards, Printed or Illustrated | $383K | 8.47% | 66.32% | $32K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4909002000 | Postcards, Printed or Illustrated | $4.0M |
| 4909004000 | Cards, Printed, Except Postcards | $335K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$30.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 93% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
54.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 4.72%.