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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of iron & steel scaffolding, shuttering, propping & pit-propping equipment (SITC 69114) totaled $34.0M in July 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Iron & Steel Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping & Pit-Propping Equipment paid $19.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 57% on $33.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Iron & Steel Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping & Pit-Propping Equipment imports of $34.0M in July 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataModular scaffolding systems, concrete formwork (shuttering), shoring props, and mining pit-prop equipment of iron or steel represent a rental-intensive segment of the construction and mining supply chain, where the same equipment may be imported, used on multiple projects, and re-exported. The temporary-importation-under-bond (TIB) or ATA Carnet procedures are frequently used for rental equipment that will be re-exported, potentially avoiding duty liability altogether. Section 232 tariff exposure on the steel content of these fabricated systems is a cost factor for outright purchases.
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1.7K shipments/mo
Basic heading 166 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69114 · $34.0M of $26.7B
Yes. Scaffolding and formwork systems intended for use on a specific project and then re-exported may qualify for entry under a Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) or an ATA Carnet, both of which suspend duty payment for the duration of the authorized stay. The equipment must be exported within the permitted period (generally one year for TIB, extendable), and the bond or carnet must cover the full potential duty liability.
The key criterion is functional design: equipment specifically engineered for temporary support, forming, or access — characterized by modular connectors, adjustable props, and reusable panel systems — is classified here. Permanent structural members such as beams, columns, or grating that happen to be used in a scaffold-like configuration are generally classified under their own structural steel provisions. The presence of proprietary coupling systems and the temporary-use design intent are the distinguishing markers.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and India together supply 46% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$34.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.