U.S. exports of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Tubes and Pipes (SITC 68426) totaled $33.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Tubes and Pipes paid $7.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 53.42% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataExtruded and drawn aluminum tubes and pipes are widely traded inputs for HVAC systems, heat exchangers, hydraulic lines, structural frameworks, and fluid-handling equipment across industrial and construction sectors. Alloy series, wall thickness, temper, and whether the product is seamless or welded are the specification variables that determine fitness for pressure-rated or structural applications. Like other semi-fabricated aluminum products, tubes and pipes are subject to Section 232 tariffs, and antidumping orders on aluminum extrusions from certain origins may overlap with this heading depending on scope language.
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Active antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum extrusions from certain countries can cover hollow profiles that overlap with tubes and pipes. Whether a specific product falls within an order's scope depends on its dimensions, alloy, and end-use finish. Importers should request a scope ruling from the Department of Commerce or consult a trade attorney if there is any ambiguity.
Mill test certificates (MTCs) issued by the producing mill are the standard documentation, showing alloy designation (e.g., 6061-T6), chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional tolerances. CBP may request these at entry, and buyers in pressure-rated applications often require third-party inspection reports as well.
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Basic heading 68426 · $33.9M of $13.0B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 88% of it.
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$13.6MYoY · free account
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$33.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $143.0M of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Tubes and Pipes and exported $343.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.