U.S. imports of Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel (HS 731600) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 53.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMarine anchors and grapnels — along with their component parts — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (7316000000) under the US tariff schedule, covering everything from small recreational boat anchors to large commercial vessel ground tackle. China and India are the leading suppliers, with South Korea also a notable source. Buyers sourcing anchors for commercial vessels should verify compliance with applicable US Coast Guard or classification society specifications, as anchor grade and holding capacity requirements vary significantly by vessel type and operating environment.
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Commercial vessel anchors may need to meet standards set by classification societies (such as ABS or DNV GL) or US Coast Guard regulations depending on the vessel's service and flag. While CBP does not itself impose performance standards at entry, buyers for commercial marine applications should obtain mill certificates and, where required, classification society approval documentation from the foreign manufacturer before importation.
Functional anchors and grapnels of iron or steel, regardless of size, are properly classified under 7316.00. Purely decorative articles that are not designed or capable of functioning as anchors may be classified elsewhere — typically under Chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metal) or Chapter 73 NESOI provisions. The functional design intent and construction are the determining factors.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7316
Subheading 731600 · $2.5M of $2.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $33.5M of Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel and exported $18.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 64% of it. China pays 74.8% duty; United Kingdom 25.3%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 53.08% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7316000000 | Anchors, Grapnels and Parts Thereof, of Iron/Steel | $2.6M | 53.08% | 96.55% | $1.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7316000000 | Anchors, Grapnels and Parts Thereof, of Iron/Steel | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.