U.S. imports of Resorcinol and Its Salts (HS 290721) totaled $2.3M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Resorcinol and Its Salts paid $291K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResorcinol (1,3-benzenediol) is a critical industrial chemical used in rubber-to-cord adhesion systems for tires, UV-absorber synthesis, and specialty resin production, making it a key input for the automotive and coatings industries. Japan is the leading supplier to the US market, with China and India also contributing. All forms — pure resorcinol and its salts — enter under the single 10-digit line 2907210000. Importers sourcing from China should account for Section 301 tariff exposure when modeling landed costs.
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Tire cord adhesion systems using resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) chemistry require consistent purity and low impurity profiles to achieve reliable bonding performance. Importers supplying tire manufacturers typically need to provide certificates of analysis specifying purity, moisture content, and heavy-metal limits.
No — both resorcinol and its salts are consolidated under the single 10-digit line 2907210000. However, commercial invoices should clearly identify whether the product is the free acid or a specific salt form, as this affects downstream regulatory and end-use documentation requirements.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$199KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.9M of Resorcinol and Its Salts and exported $1.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 9 in heading 2907
Subheading 290721 · $2.3M of $19.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907210000 | Resorcinol and Its Salts | $2.3M | 12.81% | 100.00% | $291K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2907210000 | Resorcinol and Its Salts | $199K |
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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Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and China together supply 97% of it. China pays 40.5% duty; Italy 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.81% of imports for consumption.