SITCSection 6

Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Buildings

Name: Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Buildings (SITC 69916) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 69916Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $117.8M; YTD $853.0M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $32.1M

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U.S. imports of base metal mountings & fittings for buildings (SITC 69916) totaled $117.8M in July 2026, traded with 67 countries.

Importers of Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Buildings paid $31.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $105.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Architectural hardware—door hinges, window stays, curtain rod brackets, and similar base metal fittings not elsewhere specified—feeds directly into the residential and commercial construction sectors, where specification standards and finish requirements drive sourcing decisions. Antidumping and Section 301 measures have affected certain categories of base metal hardware from China, making duty-order research a routine step for importers. Correct classification under this heading requires confirming the article's intended use in buildings rather than furniture or vehicles, as the SITC structure separates these end-use categories.

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11.0K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$117.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$32.1MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$155.2M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 50 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports0.44%

Basic heading 69916 · $117.8M of $26.7B

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

Imports · July 2026

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origin

China and Mexico together supply 46% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes building fittings from furniture fittings for classification purposes?

The determining factor is the article's designed end use: fittings intended for permanent or semi-permanent installation in a structure (walls, doors, windows, ceilings) classify as building fittings, while those designed to be attached to or integrated with furniture pieces fall under the furniture fittings heading. When an article is marketed and sold for both uses, the primary or predominant use at the time of importation typically governs classification.

Do antidumping orders apply to base metal building fittings from China?

Certain base metal building hardware products from China have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Importers should check the current scope of active orders with the International Trade Administration and confirm applicability with a licensed customs broker before entry.