U.S. imports of Albums for Samples or Collections of Paper or Paperboard (HS 482050) totaled $1.0M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Albums for Samples or Collections of Paper or Paperboard paid $248K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.39% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPaper and paperboard albums designed to hold samples or collections — including swatch books, stamp albums, and trade-sample binders — enter under a single tariff line, 4820500000. China is the dominant supplier, with Canada and Vietnam also among the leading sources. The commercial use case spans multiple industries: fabric and material suppliers use swatch albums, philatelists and hobbyists use stamp and coin albums, and sales representatives use sample binders — making this a cross-sector product despite its narrow tariff description.
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115 import shipments a month
Yes, provided they are constructed of paper or paperboard and designed to hold samples or collectibles. The heading is defined by function (holding samples or collection items) and material (paper/paperboard), not by the specific industry or type of item stored. Albums with substantial non-paper components — such as leather or textile covers — may require a different classification based on the essential character of the article.
Commercial invoices and product specifications should clearly describe the album as intended for holding samples or collection items, identify the primary material as paper or paperboard, and distinguish it from general binders or file folders. Catalog descriptions, product photos, and end-use declarations can all support the classification if CBP requests additional information.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$738KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.0M of Albums for Samples or Collections of Paper or Paperboard and exported $7.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 4820
Subheading 482050 · $1.0M of $59.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820500000 | Albums for Samples/Collections of Paper/Paperboard | $1.0M | 24.39% | 85.79% | $248K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4820500000 | Albums for Samples/Collections of Paper/Paperboard | $738K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Czech Republic together supply 73% of it. China pays 37.1% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.39% of imports for consumption.
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