U.S. imports of Wood Containers and Pallets (NAICS 321920) totaled $57.0M in August 2026, imported from 68 countries.
Importers of Wood Containers and Pallets paid $5.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.52% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wood Containers and Pallets imports of $57.0M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $43.3M.
Last updated: August 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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3.5K import shipments a month
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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Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Canada together supply 64% of it. China pays 37.2% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3219 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$57.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$31.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $469.4M of Wood Containers and Pallets and exported $394.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.