U.S. imports of Builders' Ware of Plastics, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 89329) totaled $245.0M in August 2026, imported from 85 countries.
Importers of Builders' Ware of Plastics, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $21.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlastic builders' ware that falls outside more specific headings — such as plastic door and window fittings, shutters, blinds, and structural trim — is a broadly traded category serving the residential and commercial construction sectors. Classification into this residual grouping requires confirming that the article is not more precisely captured by a dedicated HTS heading for pipes, fittings, floor coverings, or other enumerated plastic construction products. Many lines within this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs when originating from China, making origin documentation a critical compliance step for importers sourcing from Asia.
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53.8K import shipments a month
The 'not elsewhere specified' designation means this heading applies only after ruling out more specific categories — such as plastic pipes and fittings, floor coverings, or doors and windows. A licensed customs broker can help confirm classification by reviewing the article's primary function and material composition against the relevant HTS chapter notes.
Many plastic builders' ware articles originating from China fall under Section 301 tariff actions. Importers should verify the applicable tariff list and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Basic heading 38 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89329 · $245.0M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together supply 51% of it. China pays 33.1% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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Imports
$245.0MYoY · free account
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$51.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.6B of Builders' Ware of Plastics, Not Elsewhere Specified.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.