SITCSection 6

Albums for Samples or Collections (Paper or Paperboard)

Name: Albums for Samples or Collections (Paper or Paperboard) (SITC 64235) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 64235Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $1.1M; YTD $7.7M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $486K

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U.S. imports of albums for samples or collections (paper or paperboard) (SITC 64235) totaled $1.1M in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.

Importers of Albums for Samples or Collections (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 data

Sample albums and collection albums constructed of paper or paperboard serve specialized commercial and archival functions—from fabric-swatch books used by textile buyers to philatelic and numismatic albums for collectors. The key classification criterion is that the article must be designed to hold samples or collectibles, distinguishing it from general-purpose binders or scrapbooks. Trade volumes are modest but consistent, driven by niche professional and hobbyist markets.

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85 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$1.1MYoY · Pro

Exports

$486KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$1.3M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Share of section 6 imports0.0043%

Basic heading 64235 · $1.1M of $26.7B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

China and Canada together supply 59% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

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Ports

entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are fabric-swatch books classified compared to paper sample albums?

A swatch book whose essential character derives from its textile samples may be classified under a textile heading rather than SITC 64235. If the paper or paperboard album structure is the primary article and the swatches are incidental inserts, the paper-album heading typically applies. Importers should document the construction and intended use to support the chosen classification.

What separates a 'sample album' from an ordinary scrapbook or photo album for customs purposes?

Sample and collection albums are purpose-built to display or store specimens—commercial samples, stamps, coins, or similar items—often featuring specialized pockets, mounts, or interleaving. General scrapbooks and photo albums, which are designed for personal memorabilia, typically fall under different stationery or printed-matter headings. The intended commercial or collecting function is the distinguishing factor.