U.S. imports of sodium sulfides (HS 283010) totaled $335K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSodium sulfides are a foundational industrial chemical used in kraft pulp processing, leather tanning, dye manufacturing, and mineral flotation, making them a broadly consumed commodity across multiple heavy industries. All US imports enter under a single 10-digit line (2830100000). China is the dominant supplier by a wide margin, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a key cost consideration for buyers. Germany and Singapore also rank among the top source countries.
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Kraft pulp and paper mills use sodium sulfide as a core cooking chemical in the sulfate process. Leather tanneries rely on it for hide dehairing, and it is also consumed in dye synthesis, mineral processing flotation, and wastewater treatment applications.
China is the leading supplier of sodium sulfides to the US, and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should evaluate sourcing from Germany, Singapore, or other top suppliers to manage landed cost and supply chain risk.
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Exports
$3.6M
Imports: $335K to 9 countries
Surplus of $3.2M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $3.2M (net exporter)
YTD: $1.5M imported (April 2026)
17 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
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
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.