SITCSection 6

Hinges of Base Metal

Name: Hinges of Base Metal (SITC 69913) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 69913Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $83.8M; YTD $592.7M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $27.4M

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U.S. imports of hinges of base metal (SITC 69913) totaled $83.8M in July 2026, traded with 64 countries.

Importers of Hinges of Base Metal paid $15.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $63.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Base-metal hinges are a foundational hardware component for doors, cabinets, furniture, and industrial enclosures, with product differentiation driven by material (steel, brass, aluminum, zinc alloy), load rating, and finish. The breadth of end-use applications — from residential cabinetry to heavy-duty industrial doors — means that classification at the HTS level often depends on the hinge's specific construction and intended use. Steel hinges may carry Section 232 tariff exposure, and hinges sourced from China are frequently subject to Section 301 tariffs as well.

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8.1K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$83.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$27.4MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$96.8M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 77 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports0.31%

Basic heading 69913 · $83.8M of $26.7B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

China and Canada together supply 40% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the material of a base-metal hinge affect its HTS classification?

Yes — while all base-metal hinges fall under this SITC heading, the HTS schedule distinguishes hinges by the specific metal (e.g., steel, brass, or other base metal) at the 10-digit level. Importers must identify the predominant metal by weight or value to select the correct subheading and applicable duty rate.

What documentation helps establish the correct classification for specialty hinges?

Technical datasheets specifying the hinge's material composition, load rating, and finish are essential. For hinges with composite materials or plated surfaces, a material analysis or manufacturer's certificate of composition can support the classification decision and defend it in a CBP inquiry.