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U.S. imports of other chemicals, n.e.c. (End-Use 12550) totaled $1.4B in April 2026, traded with 103 countries.
Importers of Other Chemicals, N.E.C. paid $128.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $1.0B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe 'not elsewhere classified' chemical import category captures specialty and formulated chemical products — including surface-active agents, lubricant additives, anti-freeze preparations, and mixed chemical reagents — that do not fit neatly into fertilizer, inorganic, or organic headings. Classification disputes are common in this residual category because CBP may reclassify a product from a more specific chemical heading into this catch-all, or vice versa, affecting applicable duty rates and any trade-remedy exposure. Importers of formulated preparations should maintain detailed technical data sheets to support classification decisions.
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A detailed Safety Data Sheet (SDS), technical specification sheet, and a written classification rationale citing the applicable GRI and Explanatory Notes are the most effective tools. For high-value or recurring shipments, importers may seek a binding ruling from CBP in advance to lock in the classification and avoid post-entry audits.
Yes. Section 301 tariffs and antidumping or countervailing duties are legally distinct and can stack on the same entry. Importers should assess both the HTS classification and the country of origin against active trade-remedy orders and Section 301 lists, as the combined duty burden can be substantial for products sourced from certain countries.
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
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