U.S. imports of Rolls & Other Parts for Metal-Rolling Mills (SITC 73729) totaled $53.1M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Rolls & Other Parts for Metal-Rolling Mills paid $7.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.64% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Rolls & Other Parts for Metal-Rolling Mills imports of $53.1M in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWork rolls, backup rolls, and other replacement parts for metal-rolling mills are traded under SITC 73729 and represent a high-volume, recurring procurement category for steel and aluminum producers worldwide. Rolls are consumable items — they wear and must be periodically reground or replaced — making supply continuity and roll material specifications (forged steel, cast iron, high-speed steel) central concerns for mill operators. Importers should note that forged steel rolls may independently attract antidumping scrutiny depending on origin, separate from any Section 232 exposure on the steel content.
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Antidumping duty orders on certain forged steel rolls have been in place against specific countries at various times. Importers must check the current scope of any active antidumping orders with the US Department of Commerce and USITC, and separately assess Section 232 applicability, as both measures can apply simultaneously depending on origin and product specification.
While SITC 73729 groups rolls together, HTS classification at the 10-digit level distinguishes rolls by material (cast iron versus forged steel versus other) and by the type of mill they serve. Importers should document the roll's material composition, manufacturing method (cast or forged), and the specific mill type to support accurate HTS classification and any antidumping scope analysis.
Basic heading 216 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 73729 · $53.1M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Italy together supply 58% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Japan 6.3%.
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$53.1MYoY · free account
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$9.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $461.7M of Rolls & Other Parts for Metal-Rolling Mills.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.