4820.50.00.00 - Albums for samples or for collections

This HTS category, 4820.50.00.00, specifically encompasses albums designed for the organized storage and display of samples or collections. These items are typically constructed from paper or paperboard and are intended for the preservation and presentation of items such as stamps, coins, photographs, or other collectible materials. The key distinguishing feature is their dedicated purpose as a receptacle for organized items, often featuring specialized pages, pockets, or mounts to secure these collections.

This heading is distinct from other categories within 4820. For instance, while 4820.10 covers general stationery like notebooks and diaries, and 4820.20.00.00 deals with exercise books, 4820.50.00.00 is narrowly defined by its function related to collections. Furthermore, it differs from 4820.30.00, which includes binders, folders, and file covers used for document management rather than the display of collected items. Unlike 4820.40.00.00, which pertains to business forms, these albums are not designed for transaction recording or administrative purposes.

As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 4820.50.00.00. Therefore, the focus for classification within this heading remains on the primary characteristic of the article being an album specifically intended for the storage and exhibition of samples or collections, irrespective of the precise nature of the items being collected, as long as the album's design and purpose align with this function.