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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of articles of aluminum, n.e.s. (SITC 69979) totaled $153.7M in April 2026, traded with 79 countries.
Importers of Articles of Aluminum, N.E.S. paid $64.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 46% on $139.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSection 232 tariffs apply to aluminum articles broadly, making duty exposure a front-line concern for importers of fabricated aluminum products not captured by more specific headings — from machined aerospace components to extruded architectural hardware. Alloy grade and temper designations (such as 6061-T6 or 5052-H32) are commercially critical specifications that also bear on classification when distinguishing wrought from cast aluminum articles. This residual heading absorbs a wide range of downstream aluminum fabrications, so scope analysis against more specific HTS provisions is a routine step before entry.
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Section 232 tariffs apply to aluminum articles, including many fabricated downstream products. The measure's scope and any product-specific exclusions that may have been granted should be verified at the 10-digit HTS level before calculating landed cost, as exclusion status can change.
Cast aluminum articles are produced by pouring molten metal into a mold and are classified differently from wrought articles, which are shaped by mechanical working such as extrusion, rolling, or forging. The manufacturing process — not the final shape — is the primary classification criterion, and manufacturer process documentation supports the determination.
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