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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of iron or steel skid chain (SITC 69921) totaled $364K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Iron or Steel Skid Chain paid $82K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $364K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Iron or Steel Skid Chain imports of $364K in April 2026 ran 66% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 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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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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