End-UseCategory 1

Other Chemicals

Name: Other Chemicals (End-Use 12550) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

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U.S. exports · July 2026: $3.5B; End-Use export classification

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U.S. exports of other chemicals (End-Use 12550) totaled $3.5B in July 2026, traded with 205 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Residual 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.

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$3.5BYoY · Pro

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

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Commodity 12550 · $0 of $56.9B

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Exports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

When a chemical product could classify under multiple Schedule B headings, what principle governs the correct classification?

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.

Are there any export reporting thresholds specific to miscellaneous chemical preparations?

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.