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

19.2 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 v2.0.0 methodology.

Why does plastics in primary forms score this way?

The observed effective calculated-duty rate is 7.23% in this family, U.S. exports cover about 100% of what it imports, and its retained-source Herfindahl index is 1490. Under this screening formula, a higher observed rate, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing raise the score; they do not establish plant-level profitability.

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 19.2 of 100 (weak case): a 7.23% observed effective calculated-duty rate, import dependence 0/100, sourcing concentration 15/100. Transparent methodology, monthly USITC data. Free.

The short answer

Plastics in primary forms has an RRI of 19.2 of 100, a weak case: the observed effective calculated-duty rate is 7.23% (tariff term 34/100), U.S. exports cover 100% of imports (dependence 0/100), and the named-source concentration floor is 1490 HHI (15/100). The score is up 1.2 points over the past year.

The three terms behind the score

Tariff pressure 34/100 (45% weight): a 7.23% observed effective calculated-duty 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): 1490 on the complete-board Herfindahl index.

Frequently asked questions

What is the reshoring readiness score for plastics in primary forms? 19.2 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 v2.0.0 methodology.
Why does plastics in primary forms score this way? The observed effective calculated-duty rate is 7.23% in this family, U.S. exports cover about 100% of what it imports, and its retained-source Herfindahl index is 1490. Under this screening formula, a higher observed rate, deeper import dependence, and more concentrated sourcing raise the score; they do not establish plant-level profitability.
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 uses an observed effective calculated-duty rate, not an entry-specific legal rate or cash-paid amount. 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 2026-09-05.