U.S. imports of skid chain of iron or steel (HS 731520) totaled $2.7M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Skid Chain of Iron or Steel paid $1.7M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 65.29% of the $2.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Skid Chain of Iron or Steel imports of $2.7M in August 2026 ran 86% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSkid chains — the anti-skid tire chains used on vehicles operating in snow and ice — are split under the US tariff schedule by wire diameter: links not over 8 mm (7315201000) and links over 8 mm (7315205000). China dominates US supply, with Austria and Lithuania serving as notable European sources. Importers should be aware that iron and steel chain products from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and all steel articles may also be subject to Section 232 measures, making landed-cost calculations sensitive to origin.
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85 shipments/mo
The US tariff schedule subdivides skid chain by the diameter of the wire used in the links. Chains with links not over 8 mm in diameter fall under 7315201000, while those with links over 8 mm fall under 7315205000. Measuring the wire cross-section accurately before filing entry documents is essential to avoid misclassification.
Yes. Iron and steel skid chains imported from China are generally subject to both Section 301 tariffs and potentially Section 232 steel-related measures. Importers should confirm the applicable additional duty layers with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions.
HSChapter 73
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 7315
Subheading 731520 · $2.7M of $46.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$123KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $20.7M of Skid Chain of Iron or Steel.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7315201000 | Skid Chain of Iron or Steel not Over 8mm in Diamtr | $1.5M | 70.78% | 100.00% | $1.1M |
| 7315205000 | Skid Chain of Iron or Steel Over 8mm in Diameter | $1.1M | 57.79% | 100.00% | $650K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7315200000 | Skid Chain of Iron or Steel | $123K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Austria together supply 85% of it. China pays 75.0% duty; Lithuania 47.5%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 65.29% of total import value.