U.S. imports of Anthraquinone (HS 291461) totaled $235K in September 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Anthraquinone paid $23K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Anthraquinone imports of $235K in September 2026 ran 41% below the year-to-date monthly average of $394K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataAnthraquinone — a polycyclic aromatic diketone — is a foundational intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and hydrogen peroxide (via the anthraquinone oxidation process), classified under a single US tariff line (2914610000). Czech Republic leads US imports of this heading, with China and Japan also supplying the market. The compound's role in pulp bleaching and dye synthesis makes it a critical upstream input for textile and paper industries, and importers sourcing from China should evaluate Section 301 tariff exposure before entry.
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Anthraquinone is classified as a chemically defined organic compound (a diketone) under Chapter 29 because it is imported in pure or commercially pure form as an intermediate, not as a finished dye or pigment preparation. Chapter 32 covers dye preparations and finished colorants; pure anthraquinone as a chemical feedstock belongs in Chapter 29.
The anthraquinone auto-oxidation (AO) process for hydrogen peroxide production is the largest industrial consumer, followed by use as a pulping catalyst in kraft paper manufacturing and as a starting material for anthraquinone-based dyes and pigments used in textiles and plastics.
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$235KYoY · free account
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Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $4.4M of Anthraquinone.
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 September 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 15 of 16 in heading 2914
Subheading 291461 · $235K of $87.1M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2914610000 | Anthraquinone | $307K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $115K |
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Imports · September 2026
origin
Czech Republic and China together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.