U.S. exports of Paraformaldehyde (Paraform) (HS 291260) totaled $7.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Paraformaldehyde (Paraform) paid $92K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.24% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataParaformaldehyde — the solid, low-molecular-weight polymer of formaldehyde, also known as paraform — is a versatile industrial chemical used as a slow-release formaldehyde source in resin manufacturing, disinfectants, and agricultural fumigants. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2912600000), it is distinct from aqueous formaldehyde solutions (formalin), which classify elsewhere in Chapter 29. Spain and the United Kingdom are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Taiwan and Germany also significant sources. Importers should be aware that paraformaldehyde is subject to OSHA hazard communication requirements and may trigger EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting obligations.
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Paraformaldehyde (2912600000) is a solid polymeric form of formaldehyde, while formalin is an aqueous solution of monomeric formaldehyde that classifies under a different 10-digit line within Chapter 29. The physical state and polymer structure are the key distinguishing factors; importers should confirm the product form in the certificate of analysis to ensure the correct line is declared.
Paraformaldehyde is subject to TSCA inventory requirements administered by the EPA; importers must certify compliance or submit a TSCA certification statement at entry. It is also classified as a hazardous material under DOT regulations, requiring proper labeling and shipping documentation. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard applies to downstream handling in the US.
Subheading 2 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291260 · $7.9M of $24.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$815KYoY · free account
Exports
$7.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.6M of Paraformaldehyde (Paraform) and exported $21.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Brazil and Mexico together take 98% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.24% of imports for consumption.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912600000 | Paraformaldehyde | $815K | 11.24% | 100.00% | $92K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912600000 | Paraformaldehyde (Paraform) | $7.9M |
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.