U.S. imports of Hydrogen (HS 280410) totaled $9.7M in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHydrogen's role as both an industrial feedstock — in ammonia synthesis, petroleum refining, and methanol production — and an emerging clean-energy carrier gives heading 280410 growing strategic importance in US trade policy discussions. Classified under a single line (2804100000), imported hydrogen arrives primarily from Canada, which supplies via pipeline and compressed-gas transport to adjacent US industrial regions. DOT hazardous-materials regulations govern transport of compressed or liquefied hydrogen, and importers should monitor evolving DOE and EPA frameworks around clean-hydrogen certification that may affect future trade flows.
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561 import shipments a month
Compressed hydrogen (UN 1049) and liquid hydrogen (UN 1966) carry different DOT hazmat classifications, container specifications, and placarding requirements. Liquid hydrogen requires cryogenic dewars and specialized handling at the port of entry, while compressed hydrogen typically moves in high-pressure tube trailers or cylinders. Importers must ensure that the declared form matches the actual shipment to avoid hazmat compliance violations.
Hydrogen used as a fuel or energy carrier may fall within DOE program frameworks, particularly as federal clean-hydrogen initiatives develop certification and tracking requirements. While standard industrial hydrogen currently enters under routine CBP procedures, importers involved in hydrogen-as-fuel supply chains should monitor DOE rulemaking and any future import-authorization requirements that may emerge from clean-energy legislation.
Subheading 4 of 11 in heading 2804
Subheading 280410 · $9.7M of $104.9M
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2804100000 | Hydrogen | $9.7M | 0.0023% | 0.02% | $219 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2804100000 | Hydrogen | $1.3M |
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
$9.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $99.7M of Hydrogen and exported $15.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 100% of it. France pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.