End-UseCategory 1

Organic Chemicals

Name: Organic Chemicals (End-Use 12540) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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End-Use 12540Commodity5-digitImport

U.S. imports · July 2026: $2.0B; YTD $12.9B

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U.S. imports of organic chemicals (End-Use 12540) totaled $2.0B in July 2026, traded with 102 countries.

Importers of Organic Chemicals paid $156.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.3B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Organic 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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27.3K 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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Imports

$2.0BYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$2.3B$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Commodity 6 of 51 in category 1

Share of category 1 imports3%

Commodity 12540 · $2.0B of $56.9B

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Imports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can importers identify whether a specific organic chemical is covered by an active antidumping or countervailing duty order?

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.

Does FDA play a role in clearing organic chemical imports used as pharmaceutical intermediates?

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.