U.S. imports of Chloroform (Trichloromethane) (HS 290313) totaled $1.1M in September 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Chloroform (Trichloromethane) imports of $1.1M in September 2026 ran 110% above the year-to-date monthly average of $518K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataChloroform, chemically trichloromethane, is a chlorinated solvent primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, laboratory reagent, and precursor to HCFC-22 refrigerant. Classified under HTS 2903130000, it is subject to EPA TSCA certification and, like other chlorinated methanes, falls within the Montreal Protocol's regulatory framework when used in ozone-depleting-substance applications. Germany and France lead US imports under this heading, with the Netherlands, South Korea, and India also among recorded suppliers. Pharmaceutical-grade chloroform is subject to additional FDA purity standards, and importers supplying that market should confirm compliance with applicable USP or EP monographs.
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Both grades are classified under HTS 2903130000 — the HTS does not distinguish by purity grade. However, pharmaceutical-grade chloroform must meet USP or equivalent pharmacopeial standards, and importers supplying drug manufacturers may face additional FDA scrutiny regarding the foreign supplier's quality systems. The classification is the same, but the compliance burden differs significantly by end use.
Chloroform is listed as a DEA List II chemical precursor in some jurisdictions, but in the US it is not currently a federally controlled precursor chemical under DEA regulations for import purposes. However, it is subject to EPA TSCA certification and, if used as a feedstock for HCFC-22 production, may implicate EPA allowance requirements under the Clean Air Act's ozone-depleting substance program. Importers should verify current regulatory status with a licensed customs broker.
Subheading 25 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290313 · $1.1M of $50.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $6.2M of Chloroform (Trichloromethane).
Through September 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903130000 | Chloroform | $57K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903130000 | Chloroform (Trichloromethane) | $245K |
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 · September 2026
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Germany and Canada together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.