HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4820.50 – Paper and paperboard; albums for samples or for collections
HS code 4820.50 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, albums for samples or for collections. It is used for stamp albums, coin albums, photo albums (traditional), trading card binders and fabric sample books.
What HS 4820.50 covers
This category includes paper and paperboard albums specifically designed for samples or collections. These specialized albums cater to hobbyists, collectors, and businesses needing to organize and display various items such as stamps, coins, photographs, trading cards, or fabric swatches. They often feature protective sleeves, pockets, or specific layouts to safely house and present the collected items. Importers and exporters include stationery suppliers, hobby stores, specialized retailers, and manufacturers who use these albums for product sample presentations. Key considerations in this trade are archival quality (to protect contents), protective features, customizable layouts, and aesthetic appeal. The market is driven by the enduring popularity of collecting hobbies and the professional need for organized sample presentation, ensuring a niche but consistent demand in international trade.
- Covers
- Stamp albums
- Coin albums
- Photo albums (traditional)
- Trading card binders
- Fabric sample books
- Swatch books
- Postcard albums
- Examples
- Lighthouse stamp albums
- Ultra Pro trading card binders
- Pioneer photo albums
- fabric swatch books from textile manufacturers
- coin collection albums
Codes often confused with 4820.50
Common mistake. Can be confused with 482030 (binders) if it's a ring-bound album, or 482010 (notebooks) if it's a simple bound book without specific collection features.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 482050, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 482050 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $121M 48% of world exports
- 2 Germany $19M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 France $19M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $23M 13% of world imports
- 2 France $23M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $13M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $173M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4820.50
Brazil does not split HS 4820.50: its NCM code is 4820.50.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.20 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about HS 4820.50
What is HS code 482050?
HS code 482050 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; albums for samples or for collections. This category includes paper and paperboard albums specifically designed for samples or collections. These specialized albums cater to hobbyists, collectors, and businesses needing to organize and display various items such as stamps, coins, photographs, trading cards, or fabric swatches. They often feature protective sleeves, pockets, or specific layouts to safely house and present the collected items. Importers and exporters include stationery suppliers, hobby stores, specialized retailers, and manufacturers who use these albums for product sample presentations. Key considerations in this trade are archival quality (to protect contents), protective features, customizable layouts, and aesthetic appeal. The market is driven by the enduring popularity of collecting hobbies and the professional need for organized sample presentation, ensuring a niche but consistent demand in international trade.
What products fall under HS code 482050?
Stamp albums, coin albums, photo albums (traditional), trading card binders, fabric sample books, swatch books, postcard albums
What are common misclassifications for HS code 482050?
Can be confused with 482030 (binders) if it's a ring-bound album, or 482010 (notebooks) if it's a simple bound book without specific collection features.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 482050?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 482050 in UN Comtrade data were China ($121M, 48% of world exports), Germany ($19M) and France ($19M). World exports came to about $251M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 482050?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 482050 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($23M, 13% of world imports), France ($23M) and the United States ($13M). World imports came to about $173M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 482050 structured?
HS code 482050 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (20) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 482050?
In Brazil, HS code 482050 is NCM 4820.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.