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U.S. imports of methanal (formaldehyde) (HS 291211) totaled $291K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Methanal (Formaldehyde) imports of $291K in April 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $203K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFormaldehyde — one of the most widely produced industrial chemicals globally — enters the US primarily from Canada, which benefits from integrated North American chemical supply chains and USMCA duty treatment under tariff line 2912110000. The compound is a foundational input for urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins used in wood panels, adhesives, and molding compounds, and is also used in textile finishing and disinfectant applications. EPA has designated formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen, so importers must maintain TSCA compliance documentation and monitor any evolving regulatory restrictions on its use.
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The tariff line covers formaldehyde in its various commercial forms, including anhydrous gas and aqueous solutions (commonly called formalin, typically 37–50% concentration). Paraformaldehyde — a solid polymerized form — classifies under a different HTS heading and should not be entered under 2912110000.
Formaldehyde is subject to TSCA Section 8 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and EPA's ongoing risk management actions under TSCA Section 6 may impose additional obligations. Importers should also be aware of the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, which affects downstream products but signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of the supply chain.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $265K | $460K | +$196K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $66K | +$66K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| MEXICO | -- | $54K | +$54K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $45K | +$45K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912110000 | METHANAL (FORMALDEHYDE) | $291K | 12.80% | $3K |
METHANAL (FORMALDEHYDE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912110000 | METHANAL (FORMALDEHYDE) | $834K |
METHANAL (FORMALDEHYDE)
1.0M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $247K | +$247K |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $100K | -- | -$100K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $62K | $27K | -$35K |