Imports
$12.2M
Exports
$1.2M
Products imported
494
HS6 subheadings
Kansas City is one of the largest inland ports of entry in the United States, strategically located at the geographic center of the country with extensive rail, truck, and intermodal freight infrastructure. The port handles a broad range of commodities including agricultural products, automotive parts, machinery, and consumer goods, benefiting from its position as a major rail hub served by multiple Class I railroads. Kansas City's Foreign Trade Zone and robust customs operations make it a critical node in North American and international supply chains.
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Imports
$12.2MAug 2026
Exports
$1.2MAug 2026
Kansas City sits at the geographic center of the US and is served by more Class I railroads than any other city except Chicago, giving it unmatched intermodal connectivity for moving international freight across North America.
Yes, Kansas City operates a Foreign Trade Zone, allowing businesses to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods used in manufacturing or distribution before entering US commerce.
The CBP port code for Kansas City, MO is 4501.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.4M | |
| 2 | $3.5M | |
| 3 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $2.1M |
| 4 | $215K | |
| 5 | $211K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $274K |
| 2 | $167K | |
| 3 | Dutiable Value of Repairs or Alterations on Previously Imported ArticlesChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $156K |
| 4 | $121K | |
| 5 | $108K |