U.S. imports of Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Motor Vehicles (SITC 69915) totaled $218.1M in August 2026, imported from 62 countries.
Importers of Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Motor Vehicles paid $23.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSubject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, base metal mountings and fittings for motor vehicles are a critical input for OEM assembly lines and aftermarket repair channels alike. These articles—brackets, clips, retainers, and similar hardware not elsewhere specified—must be correctly distinguished from dedicated automotive parts classified under vehicle-specific headings, making classification precision essential. The automotive supply chain's just-in-time demands place a premium on reliable sourcing and accurate tariff treatment at entry.
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23.9K import shipments a month
The key test is whether the article is a general-purpose mounting or fitting versus a specifically designed functional component of a vehicle system. Articles that serve a general fastening or mounting role and are not more specifically provided for elsewhere fall under this heading; purpose-built mechanical or structural vehicle parts typically classify under vehicle-specific tariff provisions. A licensed customs broker can help resolve borderline cases.
Base metal motor vehicle fittings sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable list and product-specific exclusion status with CBP or a licensed customs broker, as coverage and exclusions have changed over time.
Basic heading 21 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69915 · $218.1M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 41.1% duty; Canada 2.5%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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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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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.4B of Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Motor Vehicles and exported $1.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.