U.S. imports of Ammonium Chloride (HS 282710) totaled $448K in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Ammonium Chloride paid $58K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAmmonium chloride—also known commercially as sal ammoniac—functions as a flux in galvanizing and soldering, a nitrogen source in fertilizer blends, and an excipient in certain pharmaceutical formulations. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2827100000), it is a commodity-grade inorganic salt with well-established specifications, but purity requirements vary significantly between industrial flux grades and food- or pharma-grade material. Germany leads US imports, with China and India as significant volume sources; buyers sourcing from China should evaluate Section 301 applicability.
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36 import shipments a month
No—ammonium chloride is classified at 2827100000 regardless of whether it is destined for galvanizing, fertilizer blending, or pharmaceutical use. However, end-use grade (industrial vs. USP/food grade) is critical for FDA or EPA compliance purposes and should be documented in commercial invoices and certificates of analysis, even though it does not change the tariff line.
Industrial flux grades typically require 99%+ NH₄Cl content with controlled iron and heavy-metal limits. Pharmaceutical or food-grade material must meet USP or FCC monograph specifications, including strict limits on arsenic, lead, and sulfate. Importers should obtain third-party certificates of analysis and consider pre-shipment inspection, particularly when sourcing from suppliers not previously audited.
Subheading 10 of 11 in heading 2827
Subheading 282710 · $448K of $58.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$448KYoY · free account
Exports
$366KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.5M of Ammonium Chloride and exported $2.7M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2827100000 | Ammonium Chloride | $448K | 13.01% | 95.92% | $58K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2827100000 | Ammonium Chloride | $366K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Switzerland together supply 66% of it. China pays 40.4% duty; Germany 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.01% of imports for consumption.