SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of printed & illustrated postcards; greeting cards (SITC 89242) totaled $14.4M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Printed & Illustrated Postcards; Greeting Cards paid $838K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $8.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed & Illustrated Postcards; Greeting Cards imports of $14.4M in April 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $21.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrinted postcards and greeting cards — including holiday, occasion, and personal message cards sold with or without envelopes — represent a consumer goods import category with pronounced seasonal demand peaks around major holidays. The heading covers both illustrated and plain-text cards, as well as cards sold with decorative trimmings or accessories. Importers managing seasonal inventory should account for lead times from offshore printing operations, as demand concentration in Q4 creates significant logistics pressure.
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Yes — the heading explicitly includes cards sold with envelopes or trimmings. Provided the card itself is the principal article and the accessories are incidental, the entire set is classified here. If the packaging or accessories are of greater value or character, a separate classification analysis may be warranted.
High import volumes concentrated around major holidays (Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day) can create port congestion and examination delays. Importers are advised to file entries well in advance of peak retail dates and to maintain buffer inventory to absorb any clearance delays, particularly for ocean freight shipments.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $8.5M | $16K | -$8.5M |
| CANADA | $242K | $5.1M | +$4.9M |
| VIETNAM | $4.2M | -- | -$4.2M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $540K | $136K | -$404K |
| MEXICO | $119K | $17K | -$102K |
Monthly import values over time