U.S. exports of Other Chemicals (End-Use 12550) totaled $3.4B in August 2026, exported to 208 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidual chemical exports not captured by fertilizer, inorganic, or organic headings include specialty formulations such as adhesives, surface-active agents, photographic chemicals, and mixed chemical preparations. These products often serve niche industrial or consumer end-uses, and their export classification can be complex when a product's primary function — rather than its chemical composition — determines the correct Schedule B heading. Exporters of formulated chemical products should verify whether the end-use application triggers any destination-country regulatory requirements beyond standard customs documentation.
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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.
General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3 applies when a product is prima facie classifiable under two or more headings. For formulated chemical products, the heading that provides the most specific description typically prevails. If the product is a mixture, the component that gives it its essential character may be determinative. A licensed customs broker or trade attorney can assist with binding ruling requests for ambiguous cases.
All US exports valued above $2,500 (or any value if an export license is required) must be reported via Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES). For chemical preparations, the Schedule B code must accurately reflect the product's composition or primary function, as CBP and Census Bureau conduct post-shipment audits on chemical export filings.
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Commodity 12550 · $3.4B of $79.1B
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Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.