Imports
$5.6B
Exports
$5.5B
Products imported
3,617
HS6 subheadings
Cleveland, Ohio is a major Great Lakes port and CBP district encompassing customs operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Port of Cleveland on Lake Erie. It serves as a critical hub for manufacturing imports and exports, particularly in the steel, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. Cleveland's multimodal infrastructure—combining air, lake, and rail freight—makes it a strategic entry point for trade throughout the Midwest.
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Imports
$5.6BAug 2026
Exports
$5.5BAug 2026
The Cleveland port of entry covers air cargo and passenger customs at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, as well as maritime shipments through the Port of Cleveland on Lake Erie.
Cleveland's customs district handles significant volumes of steel, automotive parts, industrial machinery, and manufactured goods, reflecting the region's strong manufacturing base.
Yes, the Port of Cleveland processes commercial vessel arrivals on Lake Erie, making it an important entry point for goods moving through the Great Lakes shipping network.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.6B | |
| 2 | $1.3B | |
| 3 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $325.1M |
| 4 | $165.1M | |
| 5 | $118.9M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $1.5B |
| 2 | $310.0M | |
| 3 | $158.1M | |
| 4 | $156.8M | |
| 5 | $101.3M |