Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Alloy Steel N.E.S. Angles, Shapes, and Sections (SITC 67688) totaled $4.4M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Alloy Steel N.E.S. Angles, Shapes, and Sections paid $2.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 44.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAngles, shapes, and sections of alloy steel not elsewhere specified cover structural and industrial profiles made from steels alloyed with elements such as manganese, chromium, molybdenum, or boron — but excluding stainless grades — where the alloy additions enhance strength, hardness, or wear resistance beyond nonalloy steel capabilities. These products serve demanding end uses including heavy equipment frames, tooling supports, and high-load structural assemblies where standard carbon steel is insufficient. Section 232 tariffs apply, and the alloy designation can also affect eligibility for certain country-specific quota arrangements, making accurate chemistry documentation critical. Importers should ensure mill test reports clearly identify the alloying elements and their concentrations to support both classification and any trade-remedy analysis.
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148 import shipments a month
Under the Harmonized System, steel becomes 'alloy' when any single element exceeds defined thresholds — for example, manganese above 1.65%, silicon above 0.60%, chromium above 0.30%, or molybdenum above 0.08%, among others. A mill test report showing any element at or above these thresholds triggers reclassification from nonalloy to alloy steel, which changes the applicable heading and potentially the duty treatment.
No. The N.E.S. label is purely a classification residual — it means the product does not fit a more specific named heading, not that it receives lighter scrutiny. CBP may examine chemistry documentation, physical dimensions, and production records just as rigorously as for named alloy steel products, particularly given Section 232 enforcement priorities.
Basic heading 428 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 67688 · $4.4M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
United Kingdom and Luxembourg together supply 69% of it. Italy pays 60.0% duty; United Kingdom 33.7%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $59.3M of Alloy Steel N.E.S. Angles, Shapes, and Sections and exported $11.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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