U.S. exports of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) (HS 290312) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) paid $101K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.14% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) imports of $998K in August 2026 ran 66% above the year-to-date monthly average of $600K.
Last updated: August 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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16 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 14 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290312 · $1.2M of $202.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903120000 | Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) | $998K | 10.14% | 100.00% | $101K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903120000 | Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) | $1.2M |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$998KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.7M of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) and exported $11.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Dominican Republic and South Korea together take 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.14% of imports for consumption.