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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of unwrought aluminum (unalloyed) (SITC 68411) totaled $534.5M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Unwrought Aluminum (Unalloyed) paid $253.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 48% on $530.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Unwrought Aluminum (Unalloyed) imports of $534.5M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $611.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnalloyed unwrought aluminum — traded primarily as T-bar, sow, or standard ingot with aluminum content typically at or above 99.7% — is the baseline feedstock for rolling mills, extrusion presses, and wire rod plants. Imports are subject to Section 232 tariffs, with country-specific arrangements and product exclusions that shift the landed cost calculus significantly. Buyers should confirm that the declared purity meets the unalloyed threshold, as even small additions of silicon or magnesium can reclassify the material into the alloy heading (68412) and change the applicable tariff treatment.
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The HTS chapter notes define unalloyed aluminum as material in which no single alloying element exceeds a specified weight percentage threshold (generally 99% minimum aluminum content, with limits on individual alloying additions). If silicon, copper, magnesium, or other elements are present above those thresholds, the material classifies as an alloy under 68412. Mill certificates showing the chemical composition are essential for making this determination at entry.
Section 232 product exclusions are granted on a product-specific and sometimes requester-specific basis by the Department of Commerce. An exclusion covers a defined product description (including alloy designation, form, and dimensions) and may be limited to a specific volume or time period. Importers should check the current exclusion registry and ensure their product description matches the exclusion exactly before claiming relief, as a mismatch can result in retroactive duty liability.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $403.0M | $1.3M | -$401.6M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $39.6M | -- | -$39.6M |
| INDIA | $29.6M | -- | -$29.6M |
| AUSTRALIA | $24.5M | -- | -$24.5M |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | $17.1M | -- | -$17.1M |
Monthly import values over time