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U.S. imports of paper or paperboard stationery assortment sets (HS 481730) totaled $499K in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBoxes, pouches, wallets, and writing compendiums that contain an assortment of paper stationery — such as writing paper, envelopes, and cards packaged together — are classified here as composite retail sets rather than by their individual components. China and Vietnam are the dominant US import sources, consistent with their broad role in consumer goods packaging and stationery manufacturing. Importers should be aware that the defining classification criterion is the presence of an assortment of stationery items; a box containing only envelopes or only writing paper would not qualify and should be classified by its contents.
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The heading requires that the container hold a mix of stationery items — typically a combination of writing paper, envelopes, and/or cards. A set containing only one type of item (e.g., a box of envelopes alone) would not meet the assortment criterion and should be classified under the heading appropriate to that single item. The retail packaging and contents list on the commercial invoice are the primary evidence for this determination.
When a stationery set includes non-paper accessories, the classification may shift depending on the essential character of the set. If the paper stationery components predominate in value and function, heading 481730 may still apply. However, sets where non-paper items are substantial may need to be evaluated under GRI 3 (essential character or most specific description) rules, and a licensed customs broker should be consulted for mixed-content assortments.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $169K | -- | -$169K |
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $152K | +$152K |
| CHINA | $138K | -- | -$138K |
| CANADA | $7K | $97K | +$90K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $78K | +$78K |
Monthly import values over time
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