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U.S. imports of dichloromethane (methylene chloride) (HS 290312) totaled $903K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) paid $119K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $884K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) imports of $903K in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $772K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDichloromethane, widely known in trade as methylene chloride, is a high-solvency chlorinated solvent used in paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, metal cleaning, and food processing applications. Classified under a single tariff line (2903120000), it is subject to EPA TSCA certification and, for certain consumer and commercial uses, EPA restrictions under the Toxic Substances Control Act's risk evaluation framework. Germany and India are the leading suppliers to the US market, with South Korea, Israel, and the Netherlands also contributing. Importers should be aware that EPA has taken regulatory action limiting methylene chloride in specific end-use applications, which can affect demand patterns and import volumes.
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The EPA has issued rules under TSCA restricting or prohibiting methylene chloride in certain consumer and some commercial applications, particularly paint and coating removal. These restrictions affect end-use demand but do not change the HTS classification of the imported chemical itself — it remains 2903120000 regardless of intended use. Importers should ensure downstream customers are aware of applicable use restrictions to avoid compliance issues post-entry.
Standard requirements include a commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, Safety Data Sheet, and EPA TSCA certification. If the product is intended for pharmaceutical or food-contact applications, additional FDA documentation or compliance with applicable food-grade specifications may be required depending on the end use.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $750K | $4K | -$746K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $64K | $309K | +$245K |
| CANADA | $19K | $189K | +$170K |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $83K | +$83K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $60K | +$60K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903120000 | DICHLOROMETHANE (METHYLENE CHLORIDE) | $903K | 13.46% | $119K |
DICHLOROMETHANE (METHYLENE CHLORIDE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903120000 | DICHLOROMETHANE (METHYLENE CHLORIDE) | $811K |
DICHLOROMETHANE (METHYLENE CHLORIDE)
1.3M kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $798K | -- | -$798K |
| FREEPORT, TX | -- | $309K | +$309K |
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | $90K | +$90K |