Printed or illustrated postcards (HS 490900)
Printed or illustrated postcards (HS 490900) has 8,465 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Printed or illustrated postcards is AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP, with 1,180 shipments, followed by IMAGE GALLERY LTD and AMERICAN GREETINGS ONE AMERICAN. The leading supplier is LEO PAPER PRODUCTS LTD, with 242 shipments, followed by STARLITE PRINTERS SUZHOU CO LTD and HUNG HING PRINTING HE SHAN CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and UNITED KINGDOM, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has held steady over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/490900-printed-or-illustrated-postcards
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Printed or illustrated postcards (HS 490900), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HUNG HING PRINTING HE SHAN CO LTD → AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP with 183 shipments, followed by STARLITE PRINTERS SUZHOU CO LTD → AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP (165) and HUNG HING PACKAGING WUXI CO LTD → AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP (159).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP | 1,180 |
| IMAGE GALLERY LTD | 614 |
| AMERICAN GREETINGS ONE AMERICAN | 397 |
| CMPCO INC | 267 |
| JUVO PLUS INC | 245 |
| NELSON LINE INC | 139 |
| GOOJI LLC | 132 |
| GRAPHIQUE DE FRANCE LTD | 115 |
| PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC | 109 |
| DESIGN DESIGN INC | 99 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LEO PAPER PRODUCTS LTD | 242 |
| STARLITE PRINTERS SUZHOU CO LTD | 189 |
| HUNG HING PRINTING HE SHAN CO LTD | 186 |
| HUNG HING PACKAGING WUXI CO LTD | 169 |
| NEW MIND HK INDUSTRIAL LTD | 146 |
| ABC KARTEN A BOSS CO | 136 |
| YIWU SUNTRANS IMPORT & EXPORT CO | 128 |
| BOOKPLUS INTERNATIONAL LTD | 122 |
| ASIA PACIFIC OFFSET LTD | 112 |
| WENZHOU XINCHAO STATIONERY CO LTD | 111 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 5,367 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 1,126 |
| HONG KONG | 788 |
| CANADA | 162 |
| VIET NAM | 158 |
| INDIA | 138 |
| BELGIUM | 124 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 79 |
| NETHERLANDS | 77 |
| ITALY | 52 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,245 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2,183 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,691 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 513 |
| TACOMA, WA | 437 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 309 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 238 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 150 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 128 |
| BOSTON, MA | 125 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 490900 — Printed or illustrated postcards. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Printed or illustrated postcards
Who imports Printed or illustrated postcards (HS 490900)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Printed or illustrated postcards include AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP, IMAGE GALLERY LTD, AMERICAN GREETINGS ONE AMERICAN, CMPCO INC, and JUVO PLUS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Printed or illustrated postcards?
AMERICAN GREETINGS CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Printed or illustrated postcards (HS 490900), with 1,180 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Printed or illustrated postcards?
Leading suppliers shipping Printed or illustrated postcards (HS 490900) to the U.S. include LEO PAPER PRODUCTS LTD, STARLITE PRINTERS SUZHOU CO LTD, HUNG HING PRINTING HE SHAN CO LTD, HUNG HING PACKAGING WUXI CO LTD, and NEW MIND HK INDUSTRIAL LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Printed or illustrated postcards are there?
ImportDoor has 8,465 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 490900, spanning Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Printed or illustrated postcards imported from?
Printed or illustrated postcards is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM, and HONG KONG.
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