End-UseCategory 1

Inorganic Chemicals

Name: Inorganic Chemicals (End-Use 12530) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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End-Use 12530Commodity5-digitImport

U.S. imports · July 2026: $1.3B; YTD $7.6B

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U.S. imports of inorganic chemicals (End-Use 12530) totaled $1.3B in July 2026, traded with 101 countries.

Importers of Inorganic Chemicals paid $91.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $780.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Inorganic Chemicals imports of $1.3B in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1B.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Inorganic chemical imports into the US feed critical manufacturing sectors including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and specialty metals processing. Several inorganic chemical categories — particularly those sourced from China — are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making supplier diversification and tariff engineering (such as substantial transformation analysis) active concerns for procurement teams. Accurate HTS classification is especially important given the breadth of this category and the potential for overlapping chemical nomenclature.

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17.3K shipments/mo

End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.

12-month trend

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$1.3BYoY · Pro

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YoY · Pro

$1.3B$0

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Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Commodity 15 of 51 in category 1

Share of category 1 imports2%

Commodity 12530 · $1.3B of $56.9B

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Imports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do Section 301 tariffs affect sourcing decisions for inorganic chemicals imported from China?

Many inorganic chemicals imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which can significantly increase landed costs. Importers have responded by evaluating alternative suppliers in countries not subject to these measures, or by pursuing first-sale valuation and substantial transformation analyses. Consulting a licensed customs broker is essential to assess exposure for specific product lines.

What is the significance of country-of-origin rules for inorganic chemicals that undergo processing in multiple countries?

For inorganic chemicals processed or blended in an intermediate country before US import, the country of origin is determined by whether a substantial transformation occurred. This matters both for duty-rate purposes and for applicability of trade-remedy orders. The specific chemical reaction or processing step — not merely repackaging — typically must confer a new and different character to qualify as a transformation.