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Harmonized System
U.S. imports of sodium sulfites (HS 283210) totaled $2.7M in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Sodium Sulfites paid $310K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sodium Sulfites imports of $2.7M in July 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSodium sulfite is a widely used preservative and reducing agent in food processing, photographic chemicals, and water treatment — a dual-use profile that can trigger different regulatory touchpoints depending on the declared end use. Classified entirely under a single 10-digit line (2832100000), the heading offers no further US schedule subdivision, so grade and purity distinctions must be documented commercially rather than through separate tariff lines. Italy leads US supply, followed by Canada and India.
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143 shipments/mo
No — all sodium sulfites, regardless of purity grade, are classified under 2832100000. However, food-grade sodium sulfite intended for use as a food additive may require FDA compliance documentation, while technical-grade material used in water treatment or photography does not carry the same regulatory burden.
Italy has a well-established inorganic chemicals manufacturing sector and a long history of exporting sulfite compounds to the US market. Its position reflects both production capacity and established commercial relationships with US food and industrial chemical distributors.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 2832
Subheading 283210 · $2.7M of $3.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2832100000 | Sodium Sulfites | $2.7M | 11.41% | 87.70% | $310K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2832100000 | Sodium Sulfites | $975K |
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
$2.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$975KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Italy and Canada together supply 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
12.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.41%.