U.S. imports of Palladium, Unwrought or in Powder Form (HS 711021) totaled $272.8M in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Palladium, Unwrought or in Powder Form imports of $272.8M in August 2026 ran 66% above the year-to-date monthly average of $164.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPalladium in unwrought or powder form is primarily consumed by the automotive industry for gasoline-engine catalytic converters, where it has largely displaced platinum due to price and performance characteristics. Supply is highly concentrated: South Africa and Russia together account for the overwhelming majority of global primary palladium production, making this one of the most geopolitically sensitive platinum group metal markets. The single 10-digit line 7110210000 covers all unwrought and powder forms, and importers should be attentive to sanctions compliance when sourcing from Russia. Accurate fineness and weight declarations are essential given palladium's high per-ounce value.
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Russia is a leading primary palladium producer, and US importers must conduct thorough OFAC sanctions screening before transacting with Russian entities. Sanctions programs change frequently; importers should consult legal counsel and a licensed customs broker to confirm that any Russian-origin palladium transaction complies with current US Treasury OFAC requirements and any applicable export controls.
Unwrought palladium (ingots, sponge, grain) is typically the feedstock for further refining or fabrication into semimanufactured forms. Palladium powder, with its high surface area, is used directly in catalyst preparation, electronics pastes, and chemical synthesis applications. Both forms share tariff line 7110210000, but buyers should specify form in commercial documentation to avoid disputes over product specification.
ImportsExports
Imports
$272.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$167.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0B of Palladium, Unwrought or in Powder Form and exported $2.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Russia and South Africa together supply 76% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7110210000 | Palladium, Unwrought or in Powder Form | $272.8M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7110210000 | Palladium, Unwrought or in Powder Form | $167.7M |
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.
Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 7110
Subheading 711021 · $272.8M of $802.2M
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