U.S. exports of Iron and Steel Forged Closures & Packing Accessories (NAICS 332111) totaled $41.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Iron and Steel Forged Closures & Packing Accessories paid $7.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 27.43% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Iron and Steel Forged Closures & Packing Accessories imports of $25.8M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $32.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataForged iron and steel packing accessories are produced through hot or cold forging processes that yield superior mechanical strength compared to cast or stamped alternatives — a specification distinction that matters in high-pressure industrial closure applications. These components are widely used in oil and gas, chemical processing, and heavy industrial packaging where structural integrity under stress is paramount. Section 232 tariffs on steel articles are directly relevant to this category, and importers should confirm the applicable HTS classification to assess duty exposure accurately.
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1.1K import shipments a month
CBP may request mill certifications, manufacturing process records, or metallurgical test reports demonstrating that the article was produced by a forging process (compression under dies) rather than casting or stamping. Supplier-issued process certifications and material test reports are the standard supporting documents.
Forged iron and steel articles, including closures and packing accessories, can fall within the scope of Section 232 steel tariff measures. The applicability depends on the specific HTS classification of the article; importers should verify with a licensed customs broker whether their product is covered and whether any exclusions are available.
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National industry 2 of 3 in naics industry 33211
National industry 332111 · $41.0M of $111.8M
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 61% of it.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $399.6M of Iron and Steel Forged Closures & Packing Accessories and exported $470.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.