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U.S. imports of hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) (HS 280610) totaled $4.4M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Hydrogen Chloride (Hydrochloric Acid) paid $88K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.2% on $961K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHydrochloric acid is a foundational industrial chemical used in steel pickling, semiconductor etching, and pH control across chemical manufacturing — all sectors where purity grade and concentration specifications drive sourcing decisions. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2806100000), the heading is straightforward from a classification standpoint, but shipments must comply with DOT hazardous-materials transport regulations and EPA reporting thresholds under TSCA. Canada is the leading supplier to the US market, reflecting integrated North American chemical supply chains, with Japan and Germany serving as significant sources of higher-purity electronic-grade product.
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The HTS heading does not subdivide by grade, so all concentrations and purities enter under 2806100000. However, commercial contracts and end-use sectors — particularly semiconductor fabrication — impose strict purity specifications (electronic grade vs. technical grade) that affect supplier qualification and documentation requirements, even though they do not change the tariff classification.
Importers must comply with EPA TSCA chemical import reporting requirements and DOT hazardous-materials regulations governing packaging, labeling, and transport. Facilities receiving large quantities may also have OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program obligations depending on threshold quantities.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $3.4M | $1.3M | -$2.1M |
| MEXICO | -- | $520K | +$520K |
| JAPAN | $379K | -- | -$379K |
| GERMANY | $235K | $9K | -$226K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $63K | $72K | +$8K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2806100000 | HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) | $4.4M | 9.19% | $88K |
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2806100000 | HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) | $2.2M |
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)
11.6K t
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $313K | $952K | +$639K |
| Colorado | $529K | $60K | -$469K |
| Michigan | $346K | $193K | -$153K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.0M | $472K | -$550K |
| BLAINE, WA | $1.2M | $59K | -$1.1M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $100K | $498K | +$398K |