Customs brokerage considerations for pallet imports/exports.
HTS Code
Wood pallets HTS 4415.20. Plastic pallets HTS 3923.90. Metal pallets HTS 7326.90. Verify per shipment.
Country-of-Origin Marking
Mark country of origin on each pallet per 19 CFR Part 134. Example: "Made in USA," "Hecho en Mexico."
Anti-Dumping Duties
Verify ADD status for pallet imports. Some Mexican pallet imports have been subject to ADD investigations historically.
Section 232 Tariffs
Steel/aluminum tariffs (Section 232) apply to metal pallets. Wood pallets generally exempt.
Best Practices
Use licensed customs broker. Verify HTS classification annually. Track ADD/CVD status. Maintain country-of-origin documentation.
Companion Resources
- All Procurement Playbooks
- Best Pallet For Buyer Guides
- USP Pallet Encyclopedia
- ROI Calculator
- Pallet Design Wizard
Does United States Pallets supply procurement playbook for export from national?
Yes, with ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets carrying IPPC stamps and full ISPM-15 documentation. Required for international shipments to all WTO member countries. Common for national customers with port access via United States's major export gateways.
Does United States Pallets ship procurement playbook to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
How does United States Pallets compare to United States-based local pallet suppliers?
Local United States suppliers offer geographic proximity. United States Pallets offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade inventory always in stock, sub-2-business-hour quote response, audit-ready documentation, and standing-order automation that local yards typically don't match.
Can United States Pallets handle procurement playbook for high-volume national operations?
Yes. Standing-order programs for national operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
