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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of trailers & semi-trailers (nes) (SITC 78683) totaled $34.8M in July 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Trailers & Semi-Trailers (NES) paid $1.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $4.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Trailers & Semi-Trailers (NES) imports of $34.8M in July 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29.7M.
Last updated: July 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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622 shipments/mo
Basic heading 275 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78683 · $34.8M of $175.6B
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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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Greece together supply 69% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$34.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$13.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.