U.S. exports of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) (HS 290323) totaled $884K in August 2026.
Importers of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) imports of $51K in August 2026 ran 96% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPerchloroethylene (PERC) is the dominant solvent in commercial dry cleaning and a key degreasing agent in industrial metal finishing, entering under a single 10-digit line (2903230000). Germany and the Czech Republic are the leading US import sources, reflecting strong European production capacity for this compound. Like trichloroethylene, PERC is subject to EPA TSCA scrutiny as a probable human carcinogen, and importers should track any evolving use restrictions that could affect downstream customer eligibility.
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Both countries host established chlorinated solvent manufacturing infrastructure with long-standing export relationships. European producers have historically maintained quality consistency and regulatory compliance documentation that US industrial buyers require, giving them a competitive edge over more distant suppliers.
Importers must file a TSCA Section 13 certification confirming compliance or exemption. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) meeting OSHA HazCom standards are required for hazardous chemical shipments. If the shipment is destined for dry-cleaning end-use, buyers should also be aware of state-level restrictions on PERC that may affect resale.
Subheading 16 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290323 · $884K of $202.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$51KYoY · free account
Exports
$884KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.9M of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) and exported $14.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Saudi Arabia together take 68% of it.
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rate provision · imports
24.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.11% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903230000 | Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) | $51K | 6.11% | 75.97% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903230000 | Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) | $884K |
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.