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U.S. imports of office & school supplies of plastics (HS 392610) totaled $32.1M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Office & School Supplies of Plastics paid $4.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $30.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Office & School Supplies of Plastics imports of $32.1M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlastic office and school supplies — including binders, rulers, pen holders, filing accessories, and similar stationery items — are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (3926100000). The heading is widely used by importers of back-to-school merchandise and office products, and China has historically been a dominant source, making Section 301 tariff exposure a routine cost consideration for buyers in this category. Classification here requires that the article be a supply used in an office or school context; plastic equipment or machinery accessories are generally classified elsewhere.
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The distinction turns on the article's primary use context. A tray or organizer marketed and designed for office use — holding papers, pens, or files — is generally classified under 3926.10. An identical article sold as a general household organizer may fall under 3924.90. Packaging, marketing materials, and product specifications all serve as evidence of intended use in a CBP classification analysis.
Standard country-of-origin marking under 19 U.S.C. § 1304 applies — the article or its packaging must be legibly marked with the country of origin. No additional agency admissibility review is required for plastic rulers or protractors. However, items marketed specifically for children may be subject to CPSC safety standards under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3926100000 | OFFICE OR SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF PLASTICS | $32.1M | 15.27% | $4.7M |
OFFICE OR SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF PLASTICS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3926100000 | OFFICE OR SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF PLASTICS | $6.6M |
OFFICE OR SCHOOL SUPPLIES OF PLASTICS
2.0M kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $11.4M | $1.7M | -$9.8M |
| Minnesota | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| Illinois | $1.6M | $1.0M | -$608K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $12.4M | $223K | -$12.2M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $3.3M | $84K | -$3.3M |
| TACOMA, WA | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |