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U.S. imports of wood containers and pallets (NAICS 321920) totaled $69.9M in July 2026, traded with 68 countries.
Importers of Wood Containers and Pallets paid $6.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $55.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wood Containers and Pallets imports of $69.9M in July 2026 ran 69% above the year-to-date monthly average of $41.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, NAICS 321920 captures establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wooden pallets, skids, boxes, crates, and wire-bound containers. USDA APHIS ISPM 15 phytosanitary treatment compliance is a non-negotiable entry requirement for all solid wood packaging, and treatment must be certified by an accredited provider in the country of manufacture. Block pallets and stringer pallets differ in load distribution and racking compatibility, distinctions that matter to warehouse operators specifying import packaging. Domestic production competes with imports on price, but lead times and treatment certification availability often favor established foreign suppliers.
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3.3K shipments/mo
ISPM 15 applies to solid wood packaging material; plywood, particleboard, oriented strand board, and other processed wood panels are generally exempt because the manufacturing process is considered to eliminate pest risk. However, any solid wood components—such as stringers or corner blocks—within an otherwise engineered crate must still be treated and marked.
Block pallets use nine cylindrical or rectangular blocks between the deck boards, allowing four-way forklift entry and greater load capacity. Stringer pallets use three parallel boards (stringers) and typically permit two-way or notched four-way entry. Buyers specifying import packaging should confirm pallet type in purchase contracts, as substitution can cause incompatibility with automated warehouse systems.
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National industry 321920 · $69.9M of $59.6M
Imports · July 2026
origin
France and Canada together supply 67% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
None recorded for this period.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$69.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$30.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.