Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel (SITC 69961) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 53.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIron and steel anchors and grapnels are heavy marine hardware whose design — stockless, admiralty, plow, or grapnel type — determines both their commercial application and their classification treatment within this heading. Parts such as shackles, flukes, and crown assemblies are captured here when specifically designed for anchors, making the heading relevant to both OEM marine equipment suppliers and the aftermarket repair sector. Steel content means these articles may be subject to Section 232 tariffs, and importers should verify whether the specific anchor form and steel grade fall within any applicable exclusion. Vessel operators and marine distributors sourcing large mooring anchors should also confirm weight and grade specifications, as these affect both logistics and duty classification.
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125 import shipments a month
Parts specifically designed for anchors and grapnels — including flukes, stocks, and crown assemblies — are classified within this same heading when they are identifiable as anchor parts. Generic shackles or chain links that serve multiple purposes would typically be classified by their own form rather than as anchor parts.
Iron and steel anchors can fall within the scope of Section 232 measures on steel articles, depending on the product's steel content and form. Importers should review the applicable product exclusions and consult a licensed customs broker to determine the correct duty treatment for their specific anchor type and country of origin.
Basic heading 69961 · $2.5M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 64% of it. China pays 74.8% duty; United Kingdom 25.3%.
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Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $33.5M of Anchors, Grapnels, and Parts Thereof, of Iron or Steel and exported $18.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.