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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of articles of aluminum, n.e.s. (SITC 69979) totaled $164.9M in July 2026, traded with 86 countries.
Importers of Articles of Aluminum, N.E.S. paid $73.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 48% on $154.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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13.5K shipments/mo
Basic heading 28 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69979 · $164.9M of $26.7B
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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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 47% of it.
customs district
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ImportsExports
Imports
$164.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$124.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.