CBP has reclassified certain non-slip pads as other articles of plastic under HTSUS 3926.90.99 (5.3 percent duty) rather than as other plastic sheets under HTSUS 3921.12.11 (4.2 percent duty), 3921.12.15 (6.5 percent duty) and 3921.12.19 (5.3 percent duty).

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on 10 April that certain notebooks containing calendars are properly classified as diaries under HTSUS 4820.10.2010, which is a duty-free provision but faces Section 301 tariffs.

Hong Kong’s gifts and premiums exports expanded by 15% year-on-year in 2023, after a 3% decrease in 2022. Sales to most traditional markets such as the US, the EU, the UK and Switzerland also saw a decent growth in 2023, ranging from 2% to 35%. On the other hand, export performance to Asian markets like mainland China, Macao and Taiwan also recorded a solid growth.

This page lists the contact information of Hong Kong trade associations related to stationery and office equipment.

Hong Kong's stationery manufacturers offer a wide range of products. As well as making products for OEM clients, some Hong Kong manufacturers also market their own branded items. Hong Kong companies also accept ODM orders that require substantial design input from suppliers.

Unconventional products were the order of the day at the Intergift expo, with many exhibitors keenly competing to stand out from the crowd.

Sustainability and craft skills were the two most prominent themes at Madrid’s Intergift, one of Europe’s leading gift and premiums events.

With fragrant soaps, candles, diffusers and incense sticks in evidence across the show floor, this year’s Spring Fair was truly scent-sational.

While many analysts are predicting a protracted slump, there was little sign of such pessimism at one of the UK’s largest gift and toy events.

The European Commission is looking into the environmental impact of imaging equipment, including consumables. The scope of products to be covered includes printers and ink cartridges, with a view to enacting EU-wide measures in the future, ensuring that consumers have sufficient information to use the equipment sustainably with the possibility of maintenance and repair. Pursuant to a public consultation which ended on 15 August 2023, the European Commission has stated that it received over 30 valid feedback submissions.