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U.S. exports of 1,2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride) (HS 290315) totaled $26.6M in July 2026, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: July 2026 dataEthylene dichloride (EDC), the common trade name for 1,2-dichloroethane, is one of the highest-volume chlorinated solvents in global chemical trade, serving primarily as the direct precursor to vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and, by extension, PVC resin. Classified under HTS 2903150000, it is traded in large bulk quantities and requires EPA TSCA certification at US entry. Germany and France are the recorded leading suppliers to the US under this heading. EDC's tight integration into the PVC production chain means import demand is closely correlated with domestic VCM plant operating rates and any supply disruptions in the chlor-alkali sector.
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Ethylene dichloride (1,2-dichloroethane) is a saturated chlorinated hydrocarbon classified under HTS 2903150000, while vinyl chloride (chloroethylene) is an unsaturated compound classified under a different HTS heading (2903210000). The distinction is based on chemical structure — EDC has two chlorine atoms on adjacent saturated carbons, whereas vinyl chloride has one chlorine on an ethylene double bond. A Certificate of Analysis confirming the compound's identity is essential to support the correct classification.
EDC supply is closely tied to chlor-alkali production capacity, which is energy-intensive and subject to operational curtailments during periods of high electricity costs. Because Germany and France are the leading US suppliers, European energy market conditions can directly affect availability and pricing. Additionally, EDC is typically shipped in large bulk liquid parcels, so port infrastructure and tanker availability are logistical constraints that importers should factor into procurement planning.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 30 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290315 · $0 of $61.4M
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Imports
$0YoY · Pro
Exports
$26.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Brazil and Germany together take 67% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903150000 | 1,2-Dichloroethane (ethylene Dichloride) | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903150000 | Ethylene Dichloride (1,2-Dichloroethane) | $23.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.