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Polypropylene Post-Bound Photo Album from Japan

A standard 12x12 inch photo album made from polypropylene pages with post-bound metal rings for easy page insertion. It falls under HTS 3926.90.48.00 as a plastic photo album designed for organizing and displaying printed photographs. The plastic construction and primary function as a photo storage article dictate this specific classification.

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

• Verify the album's primary material is plastic (e.g

• polypropylene >95% by weight) to confirm HTS 3926.90.48.00 applicability per Chapter 39 polymer notes

• Provide detailed photos and material composition certificates to distinguish from paper-based albums classified elsewhere

• Avoid misclassification as office supplies (e.g

• binders in 3926.10); emphasize photo-display function in entry documentation