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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Polypropylene Post-Bound Photo Album from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3926.90.48.00