Archival-Quality Polyester Photo Album

A professional 12x18 inch photo album with acid-free polyester sleeves for long-term photo preservation. Falls under HTS 3926.90.48.00 as a plastic photo album where polyester polymer exceeds 95% by weight per Chapter 39 classification rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.99.20Higher: 39.2% vs 13.4%

If imported as flexible polyester sheets/films before sleeve forming

Unworked plastic films classify under 3920; assembly into album pages changes to 3926.

3926.90.45Higher: 38.5% vs 13.4%

If considered a type of frame rather than album

Plastic frames get 3926.90.45; photo albums distinguished by multi-page storage capacity.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 13.4%

If predominantly paperboard covers with plastic inserts secondary

Paperboard boxes/packing containers for photos fall under Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab test results confirming polyester >95% and acid-free properties for preferential tariff claims

Differentiate from glassine paper albums via material specs to avoid Chapter 48 misclassification

For wedding album sets, declare as single units unless components separately importable

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