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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of office & school supplies of plastics (SITC 89394) totaled $32.1M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Office & School Supplies of Plastics paid $4.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $30.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Office & School Supplies of Plastics imports of $32.1M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlastic office and school supplies — including binders, rulers, pen holders, file organizers, and similar stationery items — are a high-volume, price-sensitive import category serving educational institutions, corporate procurement, and retail back-to-school channels. Demand is strongly seasonal, peaking ahead of the academic year, which compresses lead times and puts pressure on importers to manage inventory and customs clearance efficiently. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods have reshaped sourcing patterns in this category, with buyers increasingly evaluating suppliers in Vietnam and other lower-cost manufacturing hubs.
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The concentrated demand window for school supplies — typically June through August — means importers must account for ocean transit times, port congestion, and customs clearance lead times well in advance. Bonded warehouse arrangements or early-season shipments can help buffer against delays that would otherwise miss the retail sell-in window.
Classification as office or school supplies depends on the article's primary intended use in an office or educational setting. A plastic ruler or pen tray falls here, while a plastic storage bin with broader household use may be classified under household articles. When an article has dual-use potential, the importer should document the principal use and consult a customs broker to confirm the correct heading.
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Monthly import values over time