U.S. imports of Wood Pallets, Box Pallets, and Other Load Boards (SITC 63512) totaled $13.6M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Wood Pallets, Box Pallets, and Other Load Boards paid $663K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.86% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWooden pallets and load boards are a foundational logistics input across virtually every goods-moving industry, from food distribution to automotive parts. Phytosanitary treatment — typically heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation certified under ISPM 15 — is a mandatory entry requirement for solid wood packaging material entering the US, and non-compliant shipments face refusal or treatment at the port. Importers should also be aware that wood pallets sourced from certain countries may be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders depending on species and construction.
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1.2K import shipments a month
All solid wood packaging material, including pallets, must comply with ISPM 15 standards, which require heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation and an official mark certifying treatment. USDA APHIS enforces these requirements at the border, and non-compliant shipments may be refused entry or treated at the importer's expense.
The distinction between flat pallets, box pallets (which have sides or superstructures), and other load boards can affect the applicable HTS subheading and duty rate. Importers should confirm the precise construction and intended use with a licensed customs broker to ensure correct classification.
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Basic heading 63512 · $13.6M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together supply 66% of it. Vietnam pays 23.2% duty; Canada <0.1%.
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$13.6MYoY · free account
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$11.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $154.2M of Wood Pallets, Box Pallets, and Other Load Boards and exported $113.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.