490900Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings
葉書（印刷したもの及び挿絵を有するものに限る。）及び個人のあいさつ、伝言又は通知を印刷したカード（挿絵を有するか有しないか又は封筒若しくはトリミング付きであるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 490900 is a Subheading (6-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings”.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 490900 (Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings) totaled ¥142M (YoY -7.6%), with a volume of 32,120 KG at about ¥4,429/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (69.5%), Republic of Korea (13.0%), Italy (3.6%). Exports totaled ¥40M (YoY +24.0%), with a volume of 4,460 KG at about ¥8,870/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (53.0%), Taiwan (13.3%), United States of America (11.5%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥224M | 53.0% | 11,743 KG | ¥19,098/KG |
| 2 | Taiwan | ¥56M | 13.3% | 3,830 KG | ¥14,729/KG |
| 3 | United States of America | ¥49M | 11.5% | 4,330 KG | ¥11,210/KG |
| 4 | Hong Kong | ¥31M | 7.3% | 1,214 KG | ¥25,617/KG |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥25M | 5.9% | 1,828 KG | ¥13,632/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥2B | 69.5% | 626,475 KG | ¥2,902/KG |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥341M | 13.0% | 70,140 KG | ¥4,857/KG |
| 3 | Italy | ¥93M | 3.6% | 6,870 KG | ¥13,584/KG |
| 4 | United Kingdom | ¥89M | 3.4% | 6,806 KG | ¥13,038/KG |
| 5 | France | ¥79M | 3.0% | 6,202 KG | ¥12,722/KG |
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