SITCSection 6

Articles of Iron or Steel, N.E.S.

Name: Articles of Iron or Steel, N.E.S. (SITC 69969) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 69969Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $385.3M; YTD $2.6B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $540.7M

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U.S. exports of articles of iron or steel, n.e.s. (SITC 69969) totaled $540.7M in July 2026.

Importers of Articles of Iron or Steel, N.E.S. paid $196.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $390.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Residual iron and steel articles not elsewhere specified in the SITC schedule land in this catch-all heading, making correct classification the central challenge for importers — CBP frequently scrutinizes whether a product belongs here or under a more specific provision. Many iron and steel articles are subject to Section 232 tariffs, which apply broadly across steel mill products and downstream fabrications, so confirming applicability before entry is essential. The heading's breadth means it captures everything from stamped hardware components to custom-fabricated structural parts, each potentially carrying different duty treatment depending on composition and form.

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36.9K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$385.3MYoY · Pro

Exports

$540.7MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$554.4M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 11 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports1%

Basic heading 69969 · $385.3M of $26.7B

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Exports · July 2026

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Mexico and Canada together take 64% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine whether a fabricated steel part belongs under this residual heading or a more specific SITC or HTS provision?

Classification hinges on whether the article's form, function, or material composition is captured by a more specific heading. CBP's binding ruling process can provide certainty; a licensed customs broker or trade attorney should review the product's specifications against the full schedule before filing.

Are articles of iron or steel under this heading subject to Section 232 tariffs?

Section 232 measures apply broadly to steel products, but coverage depends on the specific HTS classification at the 10-digit level. Importers should verify the applicable HTS code and check whether any product exclusions have been granted before assuming Section 232 applies or does not apply.