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Archival-Quality Polyester Photo Album from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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