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U.S. imports of phosphorus trichloride (HS 281213) totaled $506K in July 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Phosphorus Trichloride paid $61K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $506K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPhosphorus trichloride (PCl₃) is a high-volume reactive intermediate for organophosphorus chemistry, serving as a building block for pesticides, plasticizers, and specialty pharmaceuticals. Germany leads US supply, with India and China also among the top sources; the concentration of supply among these three countries means that regulatory or logistics disruptions in any one market can materially affect availability for downstream formulators. Like other phosphorus halides, PCl₃ is moisture-sensitive and corrosive, requiring careful hazardous materials compliance throughout the import process.
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14 shipments/mo
Phosphorus trichloride (PCl₃) contains no oxygen and classifies under HTS 2812130000, while phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃) is an oxyhalide and classifies under 2812120000. The chemical formula and CAS number on the supplier's certificate of analysis are the definitive classification evidence; the two compounds are not interchangeable in either chemistry or tariff treatment.
Phosphorus trichloride is a precursor chemical monitored under international chemical weapons conventions, and some supplier countries impose export licensing requirements. Importers should request export compliance documentation from their supplier and verify that the shipment is accompanied by appropriate end-use certifications to avoid delays at the US port of entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$506KYoY · Pro
Exports
$10KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and India together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 12.07%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812130000 | Phosphorus Trichloride | $506K | 12.07% | 100.00% | $61K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2812130000 | Phosphorus Trichloride | $10K |
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 3 of 9 in heading 2812
Subheading 281213 · $506K of $5.6M
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