U.S. imports of Phosphorus Pentachloride (HS 281214) totaled $7K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Phosphorus Pentachloride imports of $7K in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPhosphorus pentachloride (PCl₅) is a powerful chlorinating agent used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing, and the production of acid chlorides. Germany is the recorded US import supplier under this heading, consistent with the concentration of high-purity phosphorus chloride production in European specialty-chemical facilities. All imports enter under the single 10-digit line 2812140000. PCl₅ is a moisture-sensitive, corrosive solid requiring specialized packaging and hazardous-materials compliance throughout the supply chain.
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2 import shipments a month
PCl₅ is classified as a corrosive, moisture-reactive hazardous material under DOT, IMDG, and IATA regulations. It must be shipped in hermetically sealed, moisture-proof containers with appropriate UN hazard labels. Importers should ensure the SDS and dangerous goods declaration accompany the shipment and that the receiving facility is equipped to handle reactive chlorides safely.
The two compounds are separately enumerated: PCl₅ classifies under 2812140000 and PCl₃ under 2812130000. The distinction rests on the oxidation state and chlorine count of the phosphorus atom. Customs entries should reference the CAS number (10026-13-8 for PCl₅) to avoid misclassification, particularly when invoices use generic trade names.
Subheading 7 of 9 in heading 2812
Subheading 281214 · $7K of $4.7M
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$7KYoY · free account
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Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 · imports 6 of 12 months reported, exports 0 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812140000 | Phosphorus Pentachloride | $7K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $655 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2812140000 | Phosphorus Pentachloride | $4K |
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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duty collected equals 10.01% of imports for consumption.