Imports
$6.0M
Exports
$1.6M
Products imported
173
HS6 subheadings
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
$6.0MAug 2026
Exports
$1.6MAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $6.0M |
| 2 | $0 | |
| 3 | $0 | |
| 4 | $0 | |
| 5 | $0 |
| $12K |
| 4 | $12K |
| 5 | $11K |