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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of paper exercise books (SITC 64232) totaled $3.5M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Paper Exercise Books paid $218K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Paper Exercise Books imports of $3.5M in April 2026 ran 122% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPaper exercise books — the ruled, saddle-stitched or perfect-bound notebooks used primarily in educational settings — are a globally traded commodity with demand closely tied to school enrollment cycles and academic calendar seasonality. Specification details such as ruling style (wide rule, college rule, or graph), page count, and cover weight can affect both pricing and, at more granular tariff levels, classification. Importers planning back-to-school inventory programs should account for lead times from major producing regions and the potential for port congestion during peak seasonal import windows.
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At the SITC level, ruling style and page count do not change the classification of a paper exercise book. However, at the HTS 10-digit level, distinctions such as whether the book is ruled or unruled, or whether it meets specific dimension thresholds, can determine the applicable tariff line. Importers should verify the precise HTS subheading against their product specifications before filing entry.
Demand for exercise books peaks sharply ahead of the academic year — typically July through September in the US market. Importers should place orders well in advance to account for production lead times, ocean transit, and potential port congestion that historically intensifies during back-to-school import surges. Holding safety stock or diversifying across multiple suppliers can mitigate supply disruption risk during this window.
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Monthly import values over time