U.S. imports of Binders, Folders & File Covers (Excluding Book Covers) (SITC 64233) totaled $15.2M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Binders, Folders & File Covers (Excluding Book Covers) paid $973K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.42% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Binders, Folders & File Covers (Excluding Book Covers) imports of $15.2M in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRing binders, lever-arch files, folders, and file covers made of paper or paperboard occupy a well-defined niche in the office-products supply chain, distinct from book covers, which fall under a separate classification. Importers should note that product construction—whether the binder incorporates metal rings, board stiffeners, or plastic components—can affect classification at the HTS level and influence applicable duty treatment. Sourcing decisions often hinge on unit cost, minimum order quantities, and lead times from offshore manufacturers.
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900 import shipments a month
When a binder's essential character is determined by its metal ring mechanism rather than its paper or paperboard shell, classification may shift away from SITC 64233 toward a heading covering metal office articles. Customs brokers typically apply the GRI essential-character test to determine the correct heading, so importers should document the material composition and function of each component.
Not necessarily. Binders with an outer surface of plastic sheeting may be classified under a plastics heading rather than the paper/paperboard stationery heading, depending on the material that gives the article its essential character. A licensed customs broker should review samples before import to confirm the correct classification.
Basic heading 277 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 64233 · $15.2M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Vietnam together supply 73% of it. China pays 37.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $194.0M of Binders, Folders & File Covers (Excluding Book Covers) and exported $14.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.