U.S. exports of Aluminum Chloride (HS 282732) totaled $4.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Chloride paid $121K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAnhydrous aluminum chloride is a cornerstone Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, making it indispensable to petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2827320000), it is highly moisture-sensitive and typically shipped in sealed drums or ISO containers with desiccant protection, which adds complexity to port-of-entry handling. India leads US imports under this heading, followed by Canada and Germany, reflecting both large-scale chemical manufacturing capacity and, for Canada, logistical proximity.
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53 import shipments a month
Anhydrous aluminum chloride is classified as a hazardous material (corrosive solid) under DOT regulations and must be shipped with proper UN packaging, hazard labels, and a Safety Data Sheet. At the port, importers should confirm that storage facilities can handle moisture-sensitive corrosives, as exposure to humidity generates hydrochloric acid fumes. CBP entry documentation should include the SDS and a certificate of analysis specifying anhydrous vs. hexahydrate form.
Both anhydrous aluminum chloride and aluminum chloride hexahydrate classify under 2827320000—the tariff line does not subdivide by hydration state. However, the form is commercially critical: anhydrous AlCl₃ is the active catalyst form, while the hexahydrate is used in water-treatment and cosmetic applications. Declaring the correct form on the commercial invoice helps avoid CBP queries about concentration or processing.
Subheading 4 of 11 in heading 2827
Subheading 282732 · $4.2M of $35.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.7M of Aluminum Chloride and exported $43.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2827320000 | Aluminum Chloride | $1.3M | 9.38% | 79.01% | $121K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2827320000 | Aluminum Chloride | $4.2M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Japan and Canada together take 96% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
21.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.38% of imports for consumption.
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