SITCSection 7

Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified

Name: Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 74832) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$9.4MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 74832

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SITCSection 7

Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified

$9.4MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 74832

U.S. imports of articulated chain, not elsewhere specified (SITC 74832) totaled $9.4M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.

Importers of Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $4.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 54% on $9.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $9.4M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.1M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Articulated chain not classified elsewhere encompasses a broad range of linked mechanical chain products used in conveying, lifting, and power-transmission applications across manufacturing, mining, and agricultural equipment sectors. Classification under this residual heading requires confirming that the chain does not fall under a more specific SITC category — a distinction customs brokers frequently need to resolve at entry. Products sourced from major industrial exporters may be subject to antidumping or Section 301 measures depending on country of origin and material composition, making origin documentation critical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine whether a chain product falls under the 'NES' articulated chain heading versus a more specific classification?

The NES (not elsewhere specified) designation applies only when the chain does not meet the description of a more specific SITC heading — such as bicycle chain, conveyor chain with specific attachment types, or roller chain covered elsewhere. A licensed customs broker can review the chain's pitch, link geometry, and end-use to confirm correct classification.

Are articulated chain imports subject to any trade-remedy measures?

Depending on the country of origin and the specific chain type, imports may be subject to antidumping duties or Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable HTS subheading and check current CBP and USTR guidance before entry.

U.S. imports of articulated chain, not elsewhere specified (SITC 74832) totaled $9.4M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.

Importers of Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $4.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 54% on $9.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Articulated Chain, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $9.4M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.1M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Articulated chain not classified elsewhere encompasses a broad range of linked mechanical chain products used in conveying, lifting, and power-transmission applications across manufacturing, mining, and agricultural equipment sectors. Classification under this residual heading requires confirming that the chain does not fall under a more specific SITC category — a distinction customs brokers frequently need to resolve at entry. Products sourced from major industrial exporters may be subject to antidumping or Section 301 measures depending on country of origin and material composition, making origin documentation critical.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $9.4M; from 32 countries
Exports: $8.1M
Trade balance: Deficit of $1.3M; net importer

YTD $32.3M (April 2026) · 534 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$450K	$4.3M	+$3.8M
GERMANY	$2.9M	$22K	-$2.8M
CHINA	$2.1M	$512K	-$1.6M
CANADA	$188K	$1.1M	+$960K
JAPAN	$625K	$688K	+$63K

MEXICO

Imports$450K

Exports$4.3M

Balance+$3.8M

GERMANY

Imports$2.9M

Exports$22K

Balance-$2.8M

CHINA

Imports$2.1M

Exports$512K

Balance-$1.6M

CANADA

Imports$188K

Exports$1.1M

Balance+$960K

JAPAN

Imports$625K

Exports$688K

Balance+$63K

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