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4817: 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

4817
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 60%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.1bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 4817 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 48, paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 4817 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 4817 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 4817 into 3 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 60%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 4817 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 4817 goods worth US$1.1bn (+1.2% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$266m), followed by Poland.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$225.1m.

The United Kingdom ranked 11th among 167 exporters with US$22.4m.

The United Kingdom imported US$54.8m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

4817 · US$1.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$140.6kUS$140.6k+US$2.7m+US$16.7m+> US$55.1m

Exports: 167
  1. China: US$266m
  2. Poland: US$111.2m
  3. Mexico: US$84.3m
  4. Germany: US$71.8m
  5. United States: US$55.1m
  6. Netherlands: US$49.2m
  7. Canada: US$40m
  8. Spain: US$29.2m
  9. India: US$28.8m
  10. France: US$27.8m
  11. United Kingdom: US$22.4m
  12. Slovakia: US$20.5m
  13. Italy: US$20.2m
  14. Türkiye: US$19.9m
  15. Hungary: US$18m
  16. United Arab Emirates: US$16.7m
  17. Czechia: US$15.4m
  18. Vietnam: US$14.6m
  19. Malaysia: US$13.8m
  20. Sweden: US$11.2m
  21. Austria: US$11.1m
  22. Switzerland: US$10.2m
  23. Belgium: US$10m
  24. Taiwan: US$8.9m
  25. Portugal: US$8.6m
  26. Romania: US$8.5m
  27. New Zealand: US$6.7m
  28. Thailand: US$6.1m
  29. Singapore: US$6m
  30. Indonesia: US$4.5m
  31. Jordan: US$4.2m
  32. Saudi Arabia: US$3.2m
  33. Slovenia: US$3.1m
  34. Ireland: US$3m
  35. Croatia: US$2.9m
  36. Japan: US$2.7m
  37. South Africa: US$2.7m
  38. Cambodia: US$2.7m
  39. Greece: US$2.7m
  40. South Korea: US$2.6m
  41. Hong Kong SAR China: US$2.2m
  42. Israel: US$2.1m
  43. Denmark: US$2m
  44. Australia: US$1.9m
  45. Lithuania: US$1.7m
  46. Sri Lanka: US$1.7m
  47. Serbia: US$1.5m
  48. Guatemala: US$1.5m
  49. Russia: US$1.2m
  50. Egypt: US$1.2m
  51. Morocco: US$1.1m
  52. Macao SAR China: US$1.1m
  53. Colombia: US$1m
  54. Finland: US$978.7k
  55. Bulgaria: US$677.9k
  56. El Salvador: US$643.6k
  57. Peru: US$639.9k
  58. Costa Rica: US$591.8k
  59. Estonia: US$531.9k
  60. Tunisia: US$518.7k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$266m 24.7%
2 Poland US$111.2m 10.3%
3 Mexico US$84.3m 7.8%
4 Germany US$71.8m 6.7%
5 United States US$55.1m 5.1%
6 Netherlands US$49.2m 4.6%
7 Canada US$40m 3.7%
8 Spain US$29.2m 2.7%
9 India US$28.8m 2.7%
10 France US$27.8m 2.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$225.1m 20.9%
2 Germany US$117.6m 10.9%
3 France US$63.3m 5.9%
4 Japan US$60m 5.6%
5 United Kingdom US$54.8m 5.1%
6 Canada US$40.3m 3.7%
7 Netherlands US$38.9m 3.6%
8 Belgium US$28.4m 2.6%
9 Australia US$26m 2.4%
10 Italy US$21.4m 2%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for 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?

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 fall under HS heading 4817, part of chapter 48, in section X of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4817 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4817 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and…?

China, with US$266m in 2024 (24.7% of world exports).