U.S. imports of oxygen (HS 280440) totaled $206K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndustrial and medical-grade oxygen, classified under 2804400000, is a high-volume commodity central to steelmaking, glass manufacturing, wastewater treatment, and hospital respiratory systems. Japan leads US import supply, with Mexico and Italy also among the top sources — a distribution shaped by proximity to large integrated steel and chemical complexes. Importers of medical-grade oxygen should be aware that FDA regulates it as a drug, requiring compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice standards and proper labeling.
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Yes — oxygen intended for medical use is classified as a drug by FDA and must meet pharmaceutical-grade standards, including CGMP compliance and proper labeling. Industrial oxygen used in steelmaking or chemical processes is not subject to FDA oversight but must still meet DOT transport requirements. Importers should confirm the intended use before entry.
Japan is the leading foreign supplier, followed by Mexico and Italy. France and Canada round out the top five. Supply is often tied to co-located industrial gas production facilities near major manufacturing customers.
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Exports
$930K
Imports
$206K
from 9 countries · YTD: $649K
Surplus of $725K (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $725K (net exporter)
YTD: $649K imported (April 2026)
7 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.