HS Code:
The Shutters, blinds (including Venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof category, classified under HS Code 392530, encompasses a variety of window coverings and their components made from materials like plastic, wood, or metal. These products are essential for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, providing privacy, light control, and energy efficiency. This category includes roller blinds, vertical blinds, shutters, and associated hardware such as brackets and mechanisms. Global trade in this category is driven by construction activities, home improvement trends, and increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.1 billion
34.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 450 million
14.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 320 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 210 million
6.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 180 million
5.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for smart blinds and shutters
Increased trade in motorized and IoT-enabled window coverings due to growing smart home adoption, especially in North America and Europe.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable materials
Growing preference for eco-friendly blinds made from bamboo, recycled plastics, or organic fabrics, influencing trade patterns towards suppliers offering green products.
2020-2022
Growth in construction and renovation activities
Surge in demand for window coverings in emerging markets like India and Brazil due to urbanization and housing projects, boosting trade volumes.
2019-2023
The United States introduced additional tariffs on Chinese-made shutters and blinds under Section 301, citing unfair trade practices.
May 2023
Potential shift in supply chains as US importers seek alternative suppliers from countries like Mexico and Vietnam.
The European Union implemented stricter safety standards for corded blinds to prevent child strangulation hazards, requiring compliance from all importers.
January 2023
Increased production costs for manufacturers exporting to the EU, potentially affecting smaller suppliers.
Major online platforms have seen a significant increase in direct-to-consumer sales of custom blinds and shutters, changing traditional trade dynamics.
Throughout 2022
Smaller manufacturers and exporters gain access to global markets, increasing competition and diversifying trade flows.