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U.S. imports of anthraquinone (HS 291461) totaled $1.6M in May 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Anthraquinone paid $158K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Anthraquinone imports of $1.6M in May 2026 ran 224% above the year-to-date monthly average of $490K.
Last updated: May 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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $935K | -- | -$935K |
| CHINA | $422K | -- | -$422K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $232K | -- | -$232K |
| NEW ZEALAND | -- | -- | -- |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2914610000 | ANTHRAQUINONE | $0 | -- | -- |
ANTHRAQUINONE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2914610000 | ANTHRAQUINONE | $0 |
ANTHRAQUINONE
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | -- | -- |
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | -- | -- |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | -- | -- |