U.S. exports of Halides and Halide Oxides of Nonmetals (NESOI) (HS 281290) totaled $10.1M in September 2026.
Importers of Halides and Halide Oxides of Nonmetals (NESOI) paid $546K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 14.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Halides and Halide Oxides of Nonmetals (NESOI) imports of $3.8M in September 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSulfur hexafluoride (2812900010) — a dense, electrically insulating gas critical to high-voltage switchgear and semiconductor etching — is the commercially dominant product in this residual heading, alongside other nonmetal halides and halide oxides (2812900090). Germany and South Korea are the leading US suppliers, with China, India, and France also represented; Chinese-origin products in this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. SF₆ is also a potent greenhouse gas regulated under EPA reporting programs, adding an environmental compliance dimension that distinguishes it from most other industrial chemicals at entry.
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55 import shipments a month
Yes. SF₆ is subject to EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) for certain end-use sectors, including electrical transmission and distribution equipment. Importers and downstream users should assess whether their volumes and applications trigger mandatory reporting under 40 CFR Part 98 and consult environmental compliance counsel accordingly.
Only sulfur hexafluoride (CAS 2551-62-4) classifies under 2812900010. Any other nonmetal halide or halide oxide not specifically enumerated in heading 2812 falls under 2812900090. The supplier's certificate of analysis with the CAS number and molecular formula is the definitive classification evidence; misclassification between these two lines can affect duty liability and trade-remedy exposure.
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Imports
$3.8MYoY · free account
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$10.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $38.0M of Halides and Halide Oxides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and exported $112.2M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 9 in heading 2812
Subheading 281290 · $10.1M of $9.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812900090 | Halides and Halide Oxides of Nonmetals, NESOI | $1.6M | 17.58% | 100.00% | $289K |
| 2812900010 | Sulfur Hexafluoride | $1.4M | 23.31% | 100.00% | $316K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2812900000 | Halides & Halide Oxides of Nonmetals, NESOI | $8.4M |
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.
Exports · September 2026
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Taiwan and South Korea together take 53% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.53% of imports for consumption.