U.S. imports of Oxides, Hydroxides, and Peroxides of Strontium or Barium (HS 281640) totaled $385K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Oxides, Hydroxides, and Peroxides of Strontium or Barium paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Oxides, Hydroxides, and Peroxides of Strontium or Barium imports of $385K in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $294K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBarium and strontium compounds in this heading — including barium oxide, barium hydroxide, strontium oxide, and their peroxides — serve niche but technically demanding roles in specialty glass manufacturing, ceramic capacitors, pyrotechnics, and as analytical reagents. The US schedule separates strontium compounds (2816401000) from barium compounds (2816402000), reflecting distinct end-use markets and supply chains. China dominates global supply of both strontium and barium minerals and their derivatives, making it the leading import source under this heading.
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The US tariff schedule splits the heading by metal: 2816401000 covers all oxides, hydroxides, and peroxides of strontium, while 2816402000 covers the corresponding barium compounds. Importers must identify the specific alkaline earth metal in the shipment — not just the compound type — to select the correct 10-digit line.
Barium hydroxide monohydrate is a primary input for producing barium-containing specialty chemicals, including barium sulfate for high-purity coatings and barium titanate for electronic capacitors. It is also used in sugar refining as a clarifying agent and in lubricant additive synthesis. The electronics and specialty coatings sectors drive the bulk of commercial demand.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2816
Subheading 281640 · $385K of $3.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$385KYoY · free account
Exports
$113KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.4M of Oxides, Hydroxides, and Peroxides of Strontium or Barium and exported $1.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2816402000 | Barium Oxides, Hydroxides and Peroxides | $333K | 2.00% | 100.00% | $7K |
| 2816401000 | Strontium Oxides, Hydroxides and Peroxides | $52K | 12.04% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2816402000 | Barium Oxides, Hydroxides and Peroxides | $77K |
| 2816401000 | Strontium Oxides, Hydroxides and Peroxides | $35K |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
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China and France together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 3.35% of imports for consumption.