What is the reshoring readiness score for plastics in primary forms?

18.9 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (34/100), import dependence (0/100), and sourcing concentration (15/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.

Why does plastics in primary forms score this way?

Importers currently pay a 7.04% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 100% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1480 on the Herfindahl index. Higher tariffs, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing all strengthen the economic case to produce domestically.

Does a high score mean reshoring is profitable?

No. The RRI is a screening indicator: it says the public trade data points that way, not that any specific plant pencils out. Validate with your own landed-cost, labor, and capacity numbers before deciding.

Reshoring Signal

Plastics in primary forms: Reshoring Readiness

The Reshoring Readiness Index scores plastics in primary forms at 18.9 of 100 (weak case): a 7.04% effective tariff, import dependence 0/100, sourcing concentration 15/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.

The short answer

Plastics in primary forms scores 18.9 of 100 on the Reshoring Readiness Index, a weak case: importers pay an effective tariff of 7.04% (tariff term 34/100), U.S. exports cover 100% of imports (dependence 0/100), and sourcing concentration is 1480 HHI (15/100). The score is up 0.8 points over the past year.

The three terms behind the score

Tariff pressure 34/100 (45% weight): a 7.04% effective rate, level 24/100 with a one-year trend of 58/100.
Import dependence 0/100 (30% weight): U.S. exports cover about 100% of imports.
Sourcing concentration 15/100 (25% weight): 1480 on the Herfindahl index across named source countries.

Frequently asked questions

What is the reshoring readiness score for plastics in primary forms? 18.9 of 100 as of the latest month, a weak case. The score combines tariff pressure (34/100), import dependence (0/100), and sourcing concentration (15/100) under the published RRI v1.0.0 methodology.
Why does plastics in primary forms score this way? Importers currently pay a 7.04% effective tariff in this family, U.S. exports cover about 100% of what it imports, and its foreign sourcing measures 1480 on the Herfindahl index. Higher tariffs, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing all strengthen the economic case to produce domestically.
Does a high score mean reshoring is profitable? No. The RRI is a screening indicator: it says the public trade data points that way, not that any specific plant pencils out. Validate with your own landed-cost, labor, and capacity numbers before deciding.

About this data

A transparent screening indicator built from public USITC trade data, not sourcing advice. The tariff term is monthly; concentration is matched to the month's calendar year (latest completed year for newer months); import dependence is currently a latest-year snapshot applied across the series and will deepen into a true history as export years accumulate. The named-top-sources HHI is a floor. Validate any decision with your own landed-cost and capacity numbers.

Last reviewed 2026-05-12.