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Moistureproof Cardboard Record Mailers from Japan

Heavy-duty cardboard record sleeves with moisture-resistant coating for safe postal mailing of vinyl records. These paperboard packing containers are specifically for records under HTS 4819.50.30.00.

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

• Ensure coating is subsidiary (<15% weight) to maintain paperboard as principal material

• Mark as 'record mailers' on commercial invoice with dimensions matching standard records

• Avoid box-like construction that could classify under 4819.10 cartons