U.S. imports of hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) (HS 280610) totaled $4.4M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHydrochloric acid โ classified under a single line (2806100000) โ is a foundational industrial chemical used in steel pickling, pH adjustment, food-grade processing, semiconductor etching, and the production of PVC and other chlorinated compounds. Canada is the leading US supplier, reflecting integrated North American chemical supply chains, with Japan and Germany serving high-purity semiconductor-grade demand. Importers must comply with EPA and DOT regulations governing the transport and handling of this corrosive, hazardous material, and should confirm whether the imported grade meets the purity specifications required for their end use.
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Steel pickling and metal surface treatment consume the largest volumes, but semiconductor fabrication (which requires ultra-high-purity HCl), PVC production, and water treatment are also significant end uses. The grade and purity specification largely determines which supplier market is relevant.
Canada leads US imports, benefiting from proximity and integrated chemical manufacturing. Japan and Germany are important sources for high-purity electronic grades, while Taiwan and South Korea also supply the market.
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Imports
$4.4M
from 15 countries ยท YTD: $18.5M
Exports
$2.2M
Deficit of $2.2M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $2.2M (net importer)
YTD: $18.5M imported (April 2026)
294 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
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
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.