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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of trailers & semi-trailers (nes) (SITC 78683) totaled $26.2M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Trailers & Semi-Trailers (NES) paid $587K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThis residual SITC category captures trailers and semi-trailers that do not fit the more specific headings for caravan, agricultural, tanker, or general goods-transport designs — encompassing specialized units such as car-hauler trailers, modular heavy-haul trailers, and other purpose-built configurations. Because the category is defined by exclusion, accurate classification depends on a careful review of the trailer's design, intended use, and the more specific headings it might otherwise occupy. DOT FMVSS compliance remains a baseline requirement for any trailer operated on US public roads, regardless of the specific SITC or HTS heading under which it enters.
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Units such as car-carrier (auto-hauler) trailers, modular heavy-haul or multi-axle trailers, horse trailers, and other purpose-built designs that are neither caravan-type, agricultural self-loaders, tankers, nor standard dry-freight trailers tend to land in the NES residual. Importers should document the specific design and use case to support the classification decision.
When a trailer's design or use overlaps with multiple headings, the importer should apply the general classification principle of specificity — the most specific heading that accurately describes the article takes precedence over a residual NES heading. If ambiguity remains, requesting a binding ruling from CBP before importation provides the strongest protection against reclassification and associated penalties.
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Monthly import values over time