U.S. imports of Hinges of Base Metal (SITC 69913) totaled $86.4M in August 2026, imported from 64 countries.
Importers of Hinges of Base Metal paid $16.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBase-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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8.7K import shipments a month
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.
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.
Basic heading 73 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69913 · $86.4M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Canada together supply 41% of it. China pays 44.3% duty; Mexico 1.5%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$86.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0B of Hinges of Base Metal and exported $307.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.