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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of trailers & semi-trailers for goods transport (nes) (SITC 78629) totaled $182.6M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Trailers & Semi-Trailers for Goods Transport (NES) paid $22.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $106.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGeneral-purpose cargo trailers and semi-trailers not elsewhere specified — including dry-van, flatbed, lowboy, and curtainsider designs — are the workhorses of surface freight logistics and represent a broadly traded category in North American and global supply chains. Because this is a residual 'not elsewhere specified' heading, correct classification requires confirming that the trailer does not belong in a more specific category (tanker, agricultural self-loader, or caravan type). DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards apply to trailers operated on US roads, and imported units must meet applicable FMVSS requirements or be certified as conforming before entry into US commerce.
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The NES designation applies only after ruling out the specialized headings: caravan-type (housing/camping), agricultural self-loaders, and tankers each have their own categories. A dry-van, flatbed, lowboy, or curtainsider trailer used for general freight that does not fit those specific descriptions falls here. Misclassifying a tanker or agricultural trailer as NES can result in duty underpayment or overpayment.
Yes. Trailers operated on US public roads must comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Importers of new trailers should obtain a Certificate of Conformity from the manufacturer; non-conforming trailers require a DOT-approved Registered Importer to bring them into compliance before they can be titled and operated commercially.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $150.1M | $17.1M | -$133.0M |
| CANADA | $23.5M | $66.7M | +$43.2M |
| GERMANY | $1.9M | $1.7M | -$205K |
| BELGIUM | $3.0M | $303K | -$2.7M |
| LUXEMBOURG | $3.3M | $5K | -$3.3M |
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