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U.S. Imports
$30.6M
U.S. Exports: $0
Deficit of $30.6M (net importer)
The District of Columbia has a unique trade profile shaped by its role as the seat of the US federal government rather than a traditional goods-producing economy. Exports from DC are relatively limited in volume and consist primarily of printed materials, professional and technical services, and specialized equipment. The District plays a central role in US trade policy, housing key agencies such as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, and the International Trade Commission.
DC's physical goods exports are minimal and include printed materials, specialized equipment, and professional services; the District's primary trade significance lies in its role as the center of US trade policy.
Key trade agencies headquartered in DC include the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, the US International Trade Commission, and US Customs and Border Protection headquarters.
DC is reported separately from US states in trade statistics but is included in national totals; its goods export volumes are among the lowest of any US jurisdiction due to its service-oriented economy.
Imports
Exports
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTS OF ARTICLES EXPORTED & RETURNED, NO CHANGE | $3.9M |
| 2 | MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA | $2.6M |
| 3 | PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN | $1.8M |
| 4 | PEANUTS, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI | $1.0M |
| 5 | PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON, SMOKED | $833K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANTENNAS AND ANTENNA REFLECTORS AND PARTS | $72.2M |
| 2 | ELEC MACH AND APP, HAVING INDIV FUNCTIONS, NESOI | $62.4M |
| 3 | PARTS OF PLANES OR HELICOPTERS, NESOI | $53.7M |
| 4 | EXPORTS OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, NOT IDENTIFIED |
| 5 | CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT OVER 1000 V | $28.8M |