U.S. imports of estimate of low-valued import transactions (SITC 98400) totaled $3.4B in July 2026, traded with 228 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

SITC 98400 is a statistical aggregate representing Census Bureau estimates of import shipments valued below the formal-entry threshold — historically set at $250 — as well as other low-value items that are nonetheless not exempt from entry requirements. Rather than reflecting a physical commodity, this heading is a data-construction artifact used to ensure that total US import statistics are not understated by the omission of small transactions. Trade analysts should treat values here as methodological estimates, not as evidence of a specific traded product category.

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224 shipments/mo

12-month trend

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$3.4BYoY · Pro

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

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Basic heading 2 of 8 in section 9

Share of section 9 imports22%

Basic heading 98400 · $3.4B of $15.6B

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Imports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Census Bureau construct the estimate recorded under SITC 98400?

The Census Bureau uses statistical modeling based on historical entry patterns and sampling of informal and low-value entries to produce an aggregate estimate. The figure is added to published trade totals to account for shipments that are processed through simplified CBP procedures and therefore lack the commodity-level detail needed for standard SITC classification.

Is the de minimis threshold referenced in SITC 98400 the same as the Section 321 informal entry threshold?

Not exactly. The $250 threshold referenced in the SITC 98400 description reflects an older Census reporting cutoff. The current CBP Section 321 de minimis threshold — below which duties and taxes are not collected — is set at a higher level by statute. Importers should consult current CBP guidance for the operative de minimis value, as it differs from the statistical threshold used to construct this SITC estimate.