U.S. imports of Chemicals – Fertilizers (End-Use 12510) totaled $1.1B in August 2026, imported from 81 countries.
Importers of Chemicals – Fertilizers paid $47.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.83% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chemicals – Fertilizers imports of $1.1B in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3B.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImported fertilizer chemicals — including urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP), and potassium chloride — are critical inputs for US agriculture, supplementing domestic production capacity. Certain imported nitrogen fertilizers have historically been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders, making classification accuracy and country-of-origin determination essential for importers. Handling and storage requirements under EPA and DOT regulations add compliance layers beyond standard customs entry.
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14.2K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions and certain solid nitrogen fertilizers have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders from multiple countries. Importers should check the current scope of active orders with the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department before sourcing.
Yes. Certain fertilizer chemicals, particularly those containing pesticide-active ingredients or regulated substances, may require EPA review under TSCA or FIFRA. Additionally, facilities storing large quantities of ammonium nitrate are subject to EPA Risk Management Program requirements.
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Commodity 12510 · $1.1B of $63.1B
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.8B of Chemicals – Fertilizers.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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China pays 20.8% duty; Russia 0.0%.
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