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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of castors of base metal (SITC 69914) totaled $8.1M in April 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Castors of Base Metal paid $2.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 29% on $7.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBase-metal castors — the wheeled swivel fittings mounted to furniture, equipment carts, and industrial machinery — are a high-volume hardware import with demand driven by the furniture manufacturing, medical equipment, and material-handling sectors. Key commercial distinctions include wheel diameter, load capacity, swivel versus fixed configuration, and whether the castor incorporates a brake mechanism. Section 301 tariffs apply to many castor imports from China, the dominant global producer, making origin documentation and HTS subheading accuracy critical for cost management.
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At the SITC level, all base-metal castors fall here regardless of load rating or wheel composition. At the HTS 10-digit level, however, subheadings may distinguish by construction details. Importers should review the HTS schedule notes and, if the castor incorporates non-metal wheel materials (e.g., rubber or polyurethane treads), confirm whether the essential character remains base metal for classification purposes.
Castors are specifically defined as wheeled devices designed to be attached to the underside of objects to allow movement. Misclassifying them as wheels, rollers, or furniture parts can result in incorrect duty rates and potential CBP penalties. A binding ruling request is a reliable way to secure classification certainty for high-volume castor imports.
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Monthly import values over time