U.S. exports of Silver Nitrate (HS 284321) totaled $2.8M in August 2026.
Silver Nitrate imports of $4K in August 2026 ran 95% below the year-to-date monthly average of $83K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSilver nitrate (AgNO₃) is a high-purity inorganic silver salt with broad end-use demand in photographic chemicals, antimicrobial wound care products, electronics plating, and laboratory reagents. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2843210000), it is one of the most widely traded silver compounds in global chemical commerce. The United Kingdom and Poland are the leading US import sources, with China also supplying meaningful volumes — and Chinese-origin goods may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Purity grade and packaging specifications are key commercial variables that importers should document carefully to support classification and pricing.
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Silver nitrate is an industrial chemical and does not trigger mandatory FSIS or APHIS admissibility review. However, depending on concentration and intended use, it may be subject to EPA or TSCA reporting requirements, particularly if imported for pesticidal or antimicrobial applications. Importers should confirm applicable regulatory obligations with a licensed customs broker.
All silver nitrate imports enter under 2843210000 regardless of purity grade, so classification itself does not change. However, reagent-grade (ACS or USP) material commands a significant price premium over technical-grade product, and buyers typically require certificates of analysis specifying assay, heavy metal content, and moisture levels. Misrepresenting grade can create liability under customs valuation rules.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 2843
Subheading 284321 · $2.8M of $84.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $868K of Silver Nitrate and exported $48.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2843210000 | Silver Nitrate | $4K | 13.69% | 100.00% | $547 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2843210000 | Silver Nitrate | $2.8M |
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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Exports · August 2026
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Singapore and Canada together take 85% of it.
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duty collected equals 13.69% of imports for consumption.