SITCSection 6

Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Motor Vehicles

Name: Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Motor Vehicles (SITC 69915) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 69915Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $199.3M; YTD $1.4B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $93.8M

Balance · July 2026: Sign in free to see the trade balance

U.S. imports of base metal mountings & fittings for motor vehicles (SITC 69915) totaled $199.3M in July 2026, traded with 60 countries.

Importers of Base Metal Mountings & Fittings for Motor Vehicles paid $22.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $125.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Subject 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.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

21.9K shipments/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

How do importers distinguish these motor vehicle fittings from parts classified under dedicated automotive headings?

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.

Are these fittings subject to any trade-remedy measures?

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.

U.S. imports of base metal mountings & fittings for motor vehicles (SITC 69915) totaled $199.3M in July 2026, traded with 60 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

21.9K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$199.3MYoY · Pro

Exports

$93.8MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$222.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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

Imports · July 2026

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origin

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customs district

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destination

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entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do importers distinguish these motor vehicle fittings from parts classified under dedicated automotive headings?

Are these fittings subject to any trade-remedy measures?

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