U.S. imports of sodium sulfites (HS 283210) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSodium sulfite is a versatile inorganic chemical used as an oxygen scavenger in boiler water treatment, a preservative in photographic processing, and a reducing agent in pulp and paper manufacturing. The entire heading maps to a single tariff line (2832100000), so classification is straightforward, but purity specifications and intended end-use can affect admissibility review when the compound is destined for food or pharmaceutical applications. Italy and Canada are the leading foreign sources of US imports, with India, China, and Thailand also supplying the market.
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Water treatment (as an oxygen scavenger), pulp and paper processing, photographic chemical manufacturing, and food preservation are the primary demand drivers. Food- and pharmaceutical-grade material may require additional documentation at entry.
Italy and Canada lead supply under this heading, followed by India, China, and Thailand.
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Imports
$2.5M
from 12 countries ยท YTD: $8.8M
Exports
$694K
Deficit of $1.8M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $1.8M (net importer)
YTD: $8.8M imported (April 2026)
150 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.