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HS code for paper and paperboard, general categories - envelopes, plain postcards, etc
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “paper and paperboard, general categories - envelopes, plain postcards, etc” points to heading 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. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 4817 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4817 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4817 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% – 35% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 28.3% 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for paper and paperboard, general categories - envelopes, plain postcards, etc?
Paper and paperboard, general categories - envelopes, plain postcards, etc are classified under 4817 (Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.