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U.S. imports of chlorobenzene, ortho-dichlorobenzene, and para-dichlorobenzene (HS 290391) totaled $6.8M in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Chlorobenzene, Ortho-Dichlorobenzene, and Para-Dichlorobenzene paid $445K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.6% on $6.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Chlorobenzene, Ortho-Dichlorobenzene, and Para-Dichlorobenzene imports of $6.8M in July 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPara-dichlorobenzene (line 2903913000) is the commercially dominant compound in this heading, widely used as a moth repellent, deodorizer, and disinfectant intermediate, while ortho-dichlorobenzene (2903912000) serves as a solvent and agrochemical precursor. Chlorobenzene (phenyl chloride, line 2903911000) is a key intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, pharmaceuticals, and rubber chemicals. Germany and India lead US imports under this heading, with Israel, Mexico, and China also supplying material — a mix that reflects both European specialty chemical expertise and lower-cost Asian production.
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15 shipments/mo
Yes. Para-dichlorobenzene used as a pesticide or disinfectant active ingredient is regulated by the EPA under FIFRA. Imported product intended for such end uses must comply with FIFRA registration requirements, and the importer may need to be a registered establishment. Product intended solely as a chemical intermediate for further manufacturing is subject to different requirements.
Pure chlorobenzene classifies under 2903911000, but mixtures containing chlorobenzene may classify elsewhere in the tariff schedule depending on the mixture's composition and the essential character of the blend. Importers of formulated products should analyze whether the mixture classifies in Chapter 29 as a defined chemical compound or in another chapter (e.g., Chapter 38 for prepared chemical products), and seek a binding ruling if the classification is uncertain.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 4 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290391 · $6.8M of $60.3M
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Imports
$6.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$280KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903911000 | Chlorobenzene | $6.4M | 6.16% | 100.00% | $396K |
| 2903913000 | Para-Dichlorobenzene | $344K | 14.27% | 100.00% | $49K |
| 2903912000 | Ortho-Dichlorobenzene | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903911000 | Chlorobenzene (Phenylchloride) | $280K |
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 · July 2026
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Germany and Israel together supply 95% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 6.57%.