U.S. imports of Albums for Samples or Collections (Paper or Paperboard) (SITC 64235) totaled $1.0M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Albums for Samples or Collections (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 dataSample 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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115 import shipments a month
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.
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.
Basic heading 64235 · $1.0M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Czech Republic together supply 73% of it. China pays 37.1% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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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 (Paper or Paperboard) and exported $7.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.