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U.S. imports of sodium (elemental metal) (HS 280511) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Sodium (Elemental Metal) paid $396K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sodium (Elemental Metal) imports of $2.5M in April 2026 ran 49% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataElemental sodium metal — classified under 2805110000 — is a highly reactive alkali metal used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, a heat-transfer medium in certain nuclear reactors, and a precursor in titanium and other metal production. France leads US import supply, followed by China and Canada, with France's dominance reflecting the long-established sodium metal production capacity of its specialty chemical industry. Because sodium reacts violently with water, DOT hazardous materials regulations impose strict packaging, labeling, and transport requirements that importers must satisfy before shipment. Buyers should confirm that foreign suppliers hold the necessary certifications for pyrophoric/water-reactive material handling.
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The largest end uses are chemical synthesis (as a strong reducing agent in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing), production of sodium hydride and sodium alkoxides, and as a heat-transfer fluid in fast-neutron nuclear reactors. Titanium sponge production via the Kroll process also consumes sodium in some process variants.
Elemental sodium is classified by DOT as a water-reactive flammable solid (Division 4.3) and must be shipped in hermetically sealed, moisture-proof containers — typically steel drums under an inert atmosphere. Shipments require proper UN packaging certification, hazard placarding, and emergency response documentation. A licensed customs broker familiar with hazardous materials entries should be engaged for compliance review.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| CHINA | $843K | -- | -$843K |
| MEXICO | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| JAPAN | -- | $20K | +$20K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $19K | +$19K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2805110000 | SODIUM | $2.5M | 15.64% | $396K |
SODIUM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2805110000 | SODIUM | $105K |
SODIUM
21.8K 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| Washington | $809K | -- | -$809K |
| California | $54K | -- | -$54K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE, WA | $768K | -- | -$768K |
| TACOMA, WA | $757K | -- | -$757K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $391K | $19K | -$372K |