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U.S. exports of box files, letter trays & storage boxes of paper or paperboard for offices and shops (HS 481960) totaled $4.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Box Files, Letter Trays & Storage Boxes of Paper or Paperboard for Offices and Shops paid $285K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Box Files, Letter Trays & Storage Boxes of Paper or Paperboard for Offices and Shops imports of $1.4M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataImports of paper and paperboard box files, letter trays, and storage boxes used in office and retail environments enter under a single 10-digit line, 4819600000. China dominates supply, with Mexico and Lithuania also among the leading sources, reflecting both high-volume manufacturing and regional nearshore production. Products subject to Section 301 tariffs when originating from China, making origin documentation and supplier diversification toward Vietnam and other alternatives a priority for procurement teams. Classification turns on the article's intended use context — office or shop — rather than its precise construction method.
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142 shipments/mo
Yes. Imports of paper box files and letter trays classified under 4819600000 and originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should confirm the applicable List and rate with a licensed customs broker, and many have shifted volume to Vietnam or Mexico to manage exposure.
The key criterion is end-use context: articles of a kind used in offices, shops, or similar settings — such as letter trays, box files, and desktop organizers — fall under heading 4819.60, while general shipping or packaging boxes are classified elsewhere in heading 4819. Physical form, marketing, and commercial documentation all inform the classification determination.
HSChapter 48
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 4819
Subheading 481960 · $1.4M of $285.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819600000 | Box Files/Lttr Tray/Storage Box Etc, Office/Shops | $1.1M | 20.24% | 89.96% | $225K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4819600000 | Box Files/Lttr Tray/Storage Box Etc, Office/Shops | $4.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Singapore together take 55% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
15.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 20.75%.