U.S. imports of Inorganic Oxygen Compounds of Nonmetals (NESOI) (HS 281129) totaled $6.1M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Inorganic Oxygen Compounds of Nonmetals (NESOI) paid $833K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inorganic Oxygen Compounds of Nonmetals (NESOI) imports of $6.1M in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA residual catch-all heading for nonmetal oxides not classified elsewhere, this group spans chemically and commercially diverse substances: arsenic trioxide (2811291000), selenium dioxide (2811292000), sulfur dioxide (2811293000), and other compounds (2811295000 and 2811299000), each with distinct industrial end-uses ranging from glass manufacturing to pharmaceutical synthesis. Austria leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Canada — a supplier mix that reflects specialty chemical production in Europe alongside high-volume Chinese output. Correct subheading selection depends on precise chemical identity, making supplier certificates of analysis essential documentation at entry.
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217 import shipments a month
Arsenic trioxide (2811291000) is a toxic substance and may be subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting requirements, as well as hazardous materials transport regulations. Importers should confirm TSCA compliance and consult a licensed customs broker familiar with chemical import requirements before shipment.
A supplier-issued certificate of analysis identifying the precise chemical compound (CAS number, molecular formula, and purity) is the primary classification evidence. Without it, CBP may challenge the declared subheading, particularly when distinguishing between the specific named compounds and the broader NESOI lines.
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Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 2811
Subheading 281129 · $6.1M of $56.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2811295000 | Other Inorganic Oxygen Compounds of Nonmetals | $5.6M | 14.26% | 89.23% | $793K |
| 2811293000 | Sulfur Dioxide | $205K | 4.10% | 38.88% | $8K |
| 2811291000 | Arsenic Trioxide | $131K | 24.07% | 100.00% | $32K |
| 2811292000 | Selenium Dioxide | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2811299000 | Inorganic Oxygen Compounds of Nonmetals, NESOI | $3.4M |
| 2811293000 | Sulfur Dioxide | $13K |
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
$6.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $51.9M of Inorganic Oxygen Compounds of Nonmetals (NESOI) and exported $32.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Austria and China together supply 44% of it. China pays 38.7% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.12% of imports for consumption.