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%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
• Confirm paperboard grammage exceeds 150 g/m² for durability claims; avoid mixing with plastic sleeves to prevent reclassification; declare quantity per master pack