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4819.50.30.00 - Record sleeves 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty19.3¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 4819.50.30.00, specifically covers record sleeves, which are paper or paperboard containers designed to hold individual phonograph records or similar media. These items are a subset of "other packing containers" within the broader category of paper and paperboard packaging. Their primary function is protection and storage for discrete audio media.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 4819.50.20.00 pertains to sanitary food and beverage containers, a distinct application of paper and paperboard packaging. Category 4819.50.40, "Other," encompasses a broader range of miscellaneous paper and paperboard packing containers not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 4819.50 subheading. Therefore, 4819.50.30.00 offers a precise classification for the specialized packaging of audio records.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Classification within 4819.50.30.00 is determined by the specific nature of the item as a sleeve designed for records, differentiating it from more general purpose paper containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4819.50.30.00?
HTS code 4819.50.30.00 covers Record sleeves under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.
›What products are classified under 4819.50.30.00?
This classification covers Record sleeves. It is a subcategory of Other packing containers, including record sleeves: (4819.50).
›What is the import duty rate for 4819.50.30.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4819.50.30.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 19.3¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4819.50.30.00?
Imports under HTS 4819.50.30.00 are measured in kg.

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