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U.S. imports of phosphorus pentachloride (HS 281214) totaled $3K in May 2026, traded with 1 country.
Phosphorus Pentachloride imports of $3K in May 2026 ran 122% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1K.
Last updated: May 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812140000 | PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE | $0 | -- | -- |
PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2812140000 | PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE | $4K |
PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE
461 kg
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
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | -- | -- |