U.S. imports of Phosphorus Oxychloride (HS 281212) totaled $58K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Phosphorus Oxychloride paid $7K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Phosphorus Oxychloride imports of $58K in August 2026 ran 87% below the year-to-date monthly average of $454K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPhosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃), classified under a single 10-digit line (2812120000), is a reactive halide intermediate widely used in agrochemical synthesis, flame retardant production, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Germany is the leading US supplier, with China and Japan also significant sources; Chinese-origin shipments are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has reinforced the commercial position of German and Japanese producers for buyers requiring supply-chain cost predictability. Given its corrosive and moisture-sensitive nature, proper hazardous materials documentation — including safety data sheets and UN classification markings — is essential for compliant entry.
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2 import shipments a month
Phosphorus oxychloride is classified as a corrosive and water-reactive hazardous material under DOT regulations. Shipments must comply with 49 CFR packaging, labeling, and placarding requirements, and importers should ensure the bill of lading and entry documentation reflect the correct UN number and hazard class.
Yes. As a chemical substance, phosphorus oxychloride is subject to EPA TSCA requirements. Importers must submit a TSCA certification — either a positive certification that the substance complies with TSCA or a negative certification that it is not subject to TSCA — at the time of entry.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 2812
Subheading 281212 · $58K of $4.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$58KYoY · free account
Exports
$23KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.8M of Phosphorus Oxychloride and exported $2.7M.
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812120000 | Phosphorus Oxychloride | $58K | 12.03% | 100.00% | $7K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2812120000 | Phosphorus Oxychloride | $23K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Germany together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.03% of imports for consumption.