What documents are required to import HS 49090000 into Australia?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). Confirm latest requirements with Australian Border Force Customs Tariff.

What FTA preferential rates apply to HS 49090000 in Australia?

Australia offers 2 FTA preferential rates for this HS (e.g. RCEP / ACFTA / China-ASEAN). Rates vary by origin country — see detail page "FTA Preferences" section.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 49090000 into Australia?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 5% = import duty. Then add VAT/GST = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/australia.

WCO classification path

Chapter49Printed books, newspapers
Heading4909Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages orannounce-ments, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
Subheading490900Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
National49090000PRINTED OR ILLUSTRATED POSTCARDS; PRINTED CARDS BEARING PERSONAL GREETINGS, MESSAGES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED, WITH OR WITHOUT ENVELOPES OR TRIMMINGS

49090000

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What is the Australia import tariff for HS 49090000 (PRINTED OR ILLUSTRATED POSTCARDS; PRINTED CARDS BE)?

Quick answer: Australia General rate for HS 49090000 is 5%. 2 FTA preferential rate(s) available.

"PRINTED OR ILLUSTRATED POSTCARDS; PRINTED CARDS BEARING PERSONAL GREETINGS, MESSAGES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED, WITH OR WITHOUT ENVELOPES OR TRIMMINGS"

HS code 49090000 (Chapter 49 "Printed books, newspapers"; Heading 4909 "Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages orannounce-ments, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings"; Subheading 490900 "Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings") under the Australia tariff schedule classifies "PRINTED OR ILLUSTRATED POSTCARDS; PRINTED CARDS BEARING PERSONAL GREETINGS, MESSAGES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHETHER OR NOT ILLUSTRATED, WITH OR WITHOUT ENVELOPES OR TRIMMINGS". Australia customs apply General rate of 5%. Statutory unit of measure: No. 2 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.