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SITCSection 6
U.S. exports of aluminum containers for compressed air or liquefied gas (SITC 69244) totaled $12.3M in July 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Containers for Compressed Air or Liquefied Gas paid $1.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 48% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAluminum pressure vessels for compressed air and liquefied gas — including lightweight cylinders used in medical oxygen, SCUBA, fire suppression, and aerospace applications — benefit from aluminum's favorable strength-to-weight ratio compared with steel alternatives. Imports are subject to Section 232 tariffs on aluminum articles, and like their steel counterparts, these containers must satisfy DOT pressure-vessel specifications before domestic use. The aluminum construction also makes origin documentation important, as country-specific Section 232 quota arrangements vary.
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103 shipments/mo
Basic heading 435 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69244 · $4.0M of $26.7B
Aluminum cylinders are preferred in weight-sensitive applications such as medical, diving, and aerospace uses because they offer comparable pressure ratings at lower mass. For customs classification purposes, material (aluminum vs. steel) determines the heading — aluminum pressure vessels fall under 69244 while steel equivalents fall under 69243 — so the bill of materials must clearly identify the alloy.
Yes. The US Department of Transportation requires that cylinders used for compressed or liquefied gas bear specific markings indicating the applicable DOT specification, test date, and manufacturer identification. Importers should verify that foreign manufacturers are authorized to produce DOT-spec cylinders and that all required markings are present before the goods enter commerce.
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Exports · July 2026
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$4.0MYoY · Pro
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$12.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.