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U.S. imports of albums for samples or collections of paper or paperboard (HS 482050) totaled $812K in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Albums for Samples or Collections of Paper or Paperboard paid $126K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 28% on $449K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Albums for Samples or Collections of Paper or Paperboard imports of $812K in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $998K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $342K | $363K | +$21K |
| CHINA | $336K | -- | -$336K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $52K | -- | -$52K |
| FRANCE | $30K | -- | -$30K |
| NETHERLANDS | $18K | -- | -$18K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820500000 | ALBUMS FOR SAMPLES/COLLECTIONS OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD | $812K | 28.01% | $126K |
ALBUMS FOR SAMPLES/COLLECTIONS OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4820500000 | ALBUMS FOR SAMPLES/COLLECTIONS OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD | $389K |
ALBUMS FOR SAMPLES/COLLECTIONS OF PAPER/PAPERBOARD
59.4K no
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, >10% MECH.FIB.,ROLLS
HS 480261
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | -- | $299K | +$299K |
| North Carolina | $162K | -- | -$162K |
| California | $111K | $8K | -$103K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW VALUE | -- | $299K | +$299K |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $263K | -- | -$263K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $108K | $8K | -$100K |