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U.S. imports of albums for samples or collections of paper or paperboard (HS 482050) totaled $1.1M in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Albums for Samples or Collections of Paper or Paperboard paid $184K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $838K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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85 shipments/mo
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.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820500000 | Albums for Samples/Collections of Paper/Paperboard | $1.1M | 15.98% | 72.93% | $184K |
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 | $486K |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$486KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Canada together supply 59% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
25.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 15.98%.