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Import Value
$6.8M
Export Value
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Products
172
Chattanooga is an inland customs port of entry in southeastern Tennessee, strategically positioned at the intersection of major interstate highways and rail corridors connecting the Southeast to the Midwest and Northeast. The port supports the region's automotive, manufacturing, and distribution sectors, with several major foreign manufacturers operating nearby. Chattanooga's intermodal infrastructure makes it an efficient clearance point for goods destined for Tennessee and surrounding states.
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Chattanooga sits at the crossroads of I-24, I-75, and I-59, with strong rail connections, making it a natural distribution and customs clearance point for goods moving through the southeastern US.
Automotive manufacturing, industrial machinery, chemicals, and consumer goods are primary trade categories, supported by major manufacturers including Volkswagen's North American assembly plant located in Chattanooga.
Yes, businesses in the Chattanooga area can access foreign trade zone benefits, allowing them to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods used in manufacturing or distribution.
Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARK-IGNTN RECPRCTING PISTON ENGINE ETC > 1000 CC | $4.3M |
| 2 | ROAD WHEELS & PTS & ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES | $736K |
| 3 | CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V | $521K |
| 4 | ELECT LIGHTING/VISUAL SIGNLNG EQ EX FOR BICYCLES | $321K |
| 5 | RADIATORS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES | $181K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI | $1.4M |
| 2 | VALUE OF REPAIR/ALTER ARTICLES PREVIOUS IMPORTED | $502K |
| 3 | X-RAY TUBES | $395K |
| 4 | X-RAY/HI TNSN GENR CNTR PNL & DSK EXM/TRTMNT TB PT | $44K |
| 5 | CHECK VALVES | $11K |