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U.S. imports of organic chemicals (End-Use 12540) totaled $2.0B in April 2026, traded with 91 countries.
Importers of Organic Chemicals paid $148.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.4B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Organic Chemicals imports of $2.0B in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOrganic chemical imports are among the most trade-remedy-exposed segments of the US chemical trade, with antidumping and countervailing duty orders active on numerous specific compounds — particularly those sourced from China and India. The category spans commodity organics such as citric acid and glycine to high-value pharmaceutical intermediates, each with distinct classification, admissibility, and duty considerations. Importers dealing in pharmaceutical-grade organic compounds should also be aware of FDA oversight under TSCA and drug precursor regulations.
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The US International Trade Commission (USITC) and the Department of Commerce maintain public databases of active antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Importers should search by product description and country of origin, and review the scope language carefully — many orders have been litigated over scope inclusions and exclusions for chemically similar compounds.
Yes. Organic chemicals intended for use in drug manufacturing may be subject to FDA review under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, particularly if they are active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or drug precursors. Such shipments may be detained for examination or require prior notice, and the importing facility may need to be registered with FDA.
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