U.S. exports of Box Files, Letter Trays & Storage Boxes of Paper or Paperboard for Offices and Shops (HS 481960) totaled $3.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Box Files, Letter Trays & Storage Boxes of Paper or Paperboard for Offices and Shops paid $324K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 23.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Box Files, Letter Trays & Storage Boxes of Paper or Paperboard for Offices and Shops imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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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155 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 4819
Subheading 481960 · $3.6M of $207.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.9M of Box Files, Letter Trays & Storage Boxes of Paper or Paperboard for Offices and Shops and exported $40.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 56% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
16.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 23.33% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4819600000 | Box Files/Lttr Tray/Storage Box Etc, Office/Shops | $1.4M | 23.33% | 83.23% | $324K |
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 | $3.6M |
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.
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