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U.S. imports of printed calendars, including calendar blocks (SITC 89284) totaled $7.1M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Printed Calendars, Including Calendar Blocks paid $488K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $5.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed Calendars, Including Calendar Blocks imports of $7.1M in April 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrinted calendars—ranging from wall and desk formats to tear-off calendar blocks—are a high-volume seasonal import that peaks sharply in the second half of the calendar year as retailers stock for the holiday gift market. Classification under this heading applies regardless of the calendar's subject matter (art, photography, advertising) provided the primary function is date-tracking. Importers sourcing from major printing hubs should be aware that certain calendar products may carry Section 301 tariff exposure depending on country of origin and the specific HTS subheading at the 10-digit level.
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Possibly. If the primary commercial purpose of the item shifts from date-tracking to advertising—for example, a catalog-style booklet with incidental date grids—it may be more appropriately classified under trade advertising material. The essential character test applied by CBP looks at the predominant function; importers should document the intended use clearly on the commercial invoice.
Most retailers require calendar inventory by September or October for holiday-season sales. Given typical ocean freight transit times and port processing, importers generally need to place production orders by late spring or early summer. Delays in customs clearance during peak import seasons (August–October) can jeopardize sell-through windows, making advance filing and accurate documentation especially important.
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