Vinyl Record Sleeve from Japan
A protective white paperboard sleeve for 12-inch vinyl records, featuring an inner anti-static liner to prevent scratches. It is classified under HTS 4819.50.40 as a record sleeve, explicitly included in 'other packing containers.' This fits due to its specialized protective packaging function.
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
• Confirm paperboard grammage exceeds 150 g/m² for durability claims; avoid mixing with plastic sleeves to prevent reclassification; declare quantity per master pack