U.S. imports of Chlorobenzene, Ortho-Dichlorobenzene, and Para-Dichlorobenzene (HS 290391) totaled $4.2M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Chlorobenzene, Ortho-Dichlorobenzene, and Para-Dichlorobenzene paid $563K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chlorobenzene, Ortho-Dichlorobenzene, and Para-Dichlorobenzene imports of $4.2M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.3M.
Last updated: August 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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13 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290391 · $4.2M of $50.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903913000 | Para-Dichlorobenzene | $2.5M | 15.50% | 100.00% | $380K |
| 2903911000 | Chlorobenzene | $1.6M | 10.12% | 100.00% | $166K |
| 2903912000 | Ortho-Dichlorobenzene | $108K | 15.50% | 100.00% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903912000 | Ortho-Dichlorobenzene (1,2-Dichlorobenzene) | $7K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$7KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.7M of Chlorobenzene, Ortho-Dichlorobenzene, and Para-Dichlorobenzene and exported $575K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Germany together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.40% of imports for consumption.
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