U.S. imports of Iron & Steel Metal Structures & Parts (NES) (SITC 69119) totaled $366.0M in August 2026, imported from 84 countries.
Importers of Iron & Steel Metal Structures & Parts (NES) paid $130.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 36.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrefabricated structural components of iron or steel not elsewhere specified — including industrial building frames, storage rack systems, conveyor support structures, and similar fabricated assemblies — are among the most widely traded categories of fabricated steel goods entering the US market. Section 232 tariffs apply to many articles in this heading, and antidumping or countervailing duty orders on certain fabricated structural steel products from specific origins have added complexity to sourcing decisions. Correct classification within this residual heading requires confirming that the article does not fit a more specific structural provision such as bridges, towers, or doors.
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15.3K import shipments a month
Yes. The US has active antidumping and/or countervailing duty orders on certain fabricated structural steel products from specific countries. The scope of these orders is defined by the original investigation and subsequent scope rulings, which can be narrow or broad. Importers should check the current scope language at the US International Trade Commission and USITC/Commerce databases before sourcing, as scope determinations can change and misclassification of covered merchandise results in retroactive duty liability.
Industrial storage racks present a classification challenge because they can be argued as furniture, shelving, or structural steel depending on their construction and load capacity. Heavy-duty pallet racking with structural uprights and beams is generally classified as a metal structure or part under this heading, while lighter shelving units may fall under furniture or shelving provisions. Importers should document the load ratings, material gauges, and intended industrial use to support classification and be prepared to defend the position in a CBP inquiry.
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Basic heading 69119 · $366.0M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 53% of it. China pays 72.8% duty; Mexico 19.0%.
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Imports
$366.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$64.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.2B of Iron & Steel Metal Structures & Parts (NES) and exported $741.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.