Sample Swatch Album from Japan
A ring-bound album for holding fabric or paint swatches, with paperboard pages and protective covers for sales samples. Falls under HTS 4820.90.00.00 as albums for samples or collections, directly named in the heading. Primarily paper construction with minimal inserts.
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
• Label as 'albums for samples' on entry docs to match exact heading language
• Exclude pre-inserted swatches if they dominate, as sets may classify under textile headings
• Test for paperboard integrity to avoid reclass as mere plastic binders