Imports
$1.2B
Exports
$2.0B
Products imported
2,423
HS6 subheadings
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is one of the largest and busiest air cargo ports of entry on the US West Coast, serving as a major gateway for international trade in the Pacific Northwest. It handles billions of dollars in air freight annually, with significant volumes of high-value goods including electronics, perishables, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce shipments. Sea-Tac's strategic location and extensive international airline connections make it a critical hub for trans-Pacific trade.
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Sea-Tac handles high-value and time-sensitive commodities including electronics, perishable foods, pharmaceuticals, apparel, and e-commerce goods, with strong trans-Pacific trade flows.
Yes, Sea-Tac has a full CBP Federal Inspection Station capable of processing international passengers, cargo, and mail, including agricultural inspections and formal entry processing.
Trans-Pacific routes, particularly to and from Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia), dominate Sea-Tac's international air cargo activity, reflecting the Pacific Northwest's strong trade ties with Asian markets.
Imports
$1.2BAug 2026
Exports
$2.0BAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $230.9M | |
| 2 | $192.5M | |
| 3 | $61.2M | |
| 4 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $56.0M |
| 5 | $55.9M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $776.7M |
| 2 | $317.8M | |
| 3 |
| $78.6M |
| 4 | $72.5M |
| 5 | $38.4M |