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U.S. exports of finished metal shapes exports (End-Use 12300) totaled $2.4B in April 2026, traded with 191 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRolled, drawn, extruded, and forged metal products — including bars, rods, wire, sheet, strip, plate, and structural profiles — are grouped here as finished metal shapes, representing value-added exports beyond raw or semi-refined metal. These products serve as direct inputs for downstream manufacturing in construction, automotive, aerospace, and machinery sectors, and their export competitiveness is sensitive to both raw material costs and energy-intensive processing costs. Classification at the HTS level depends heavily on the specific metal, alloy composition, dimensions, and surface treatment, making precise product documentation critical for accurate export reporting.
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The primary determinants are the base metal (steel, aluminum, copper, etc.), alloy composition, cross-sectional shape, dimensions (thickness, width), and surface condition (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, annealed). For steel products, whether the item is flat-rolled or long product, and whether it is coated or uncoated, drives classification into distinct headings with different duty and trade-remedy treatment.
Most finished metal shape exports do not require end-use certificates, but shipments of certain high-strength alloys or specialty forms destined for aerospace or defense applications may require review under Export Administration Regulations. Additionally, some destination countries require mill certificates or material test reports confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties as a condition of import.
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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.
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