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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of iron or steel skid chain (SITC 69921) totaled $1.6M in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Iron or Steel Skid Chain paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 72% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Iron or Steel Skid Chain imports of $1.6M in July 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSkid chains—tire chains used to improve traction on snow and ice—are a seasonally driven import commodity with demand concentrated in northern and mountain-state markets. Iron and steel skid chains from China have been subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the product's relatively narrow end use makes origin diversification more challenging than for general-purpose chain. Importers should verify that chain dimensions and link specifications conform to SAE and state-level regulations governing tire chain use on public roads.
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62 shipments/mo
Basic heading 69921 · $1.6M of $26.7B
Individual states set their own rules on when tire chains are required or permitted, and some states specify maximum allowable chain dimensions to prevent road damage. While there is no single federal product standard for skid chains, importers selling into the US market should ensure their products comply with SAE J1232 guidelines and the specific chain-use regulations of their target states.
Demand for skid chains is heavily concentrated in the pre-winter period, typically August through October for US retail. Importers generally need to clear customs and position inventory well before the selling season, making accurate lead-time planning and early duty payment critical. Section 301 tariff exposure on Chinese-origin product adds cost pressure that importers often try to offset through forward purchasing or alternative sourcing.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Lithuania together supply 94% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$80KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.