U.S. imports of Tanker Trailers & Tanker Semi-Trailers (SITC 78622) totaled $28.9M in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Tanker Trailers & Tanker Semi-Trailers imports of $28.9M in August 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTanker trailers and semi-trailers — engineered to transport liquids, gases, or bulk powders — are classified by their tank-body design rather than the commodity they carry, distinguishing them from flatbed or enclosed cargo trailers. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) specifications govern tank construction standards for units intended to carry hazardous materials in US commerce, and imported tankers must meet these standards or be brought into compliance before use. The specialized manufacturing requirements for food-grade, chemical, and cryogenic tankers mean that a relatively small number of countries produce units meeting US market specifications.
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436 import shipments a month
Yes. Tanker trailers used to transport hazardous materials in the US must conform to DOT/PHMSA specification standards (such as DOT-406, DOT-407, or MC-331 series). Imported units that do not bear the required specification markings or certifications cannot be used for hazmat transport and may require costly retrofitting or recertification.
For SITC classification purposes, the tank-body design — not the cargo — determines the heading. However, for regulatory compliance, the intended cargo (food-grade liquids, chemicals, cryogenic gases, etc.) dictates which PHMSA specification applies and may trigger additional FDA or EPA oversight if the trailer is used in food or chemical supply chains.
Basic heading 299 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78622 · $28.9M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 100% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$28.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $255.4M of Tanker Trailers & Tanker Semi-Trailers.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.