Thionyl Chloride Imports to the U.S., 2026 — $211K from 3 Countries

HS 281217

Thionyl Chloride

U.S. imports of thionyl chloride (HS 281217) totaled $211K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Thionyl chloride (SOCl₂) is a high-demand chlorinating reagent extensively used in pharmaceutical active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical production, and battery electrolyte manufacturing — including lithium-thionyl chloride batteries. Entered under a single tariff line (2812170000), it is subject to standard chemical import documentation requirements. Germany leads US supply, with India and Switzerland also significant sources, giving importers a degree of geographic diversification across European and South Asian producers.

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Imports

$211K

from 3 countries · YTD: $710K

Exports

$459K

Surplus of $249K (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $249K (net exporter)

YTD: $710K imported (April 2026)

9 shipments/month

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URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.

HS 284420

$450.1M

NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC

HS 284410

$242.8M

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

HS 281410

$116.5M

ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES

HS 284443

$54.0M

ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI

HS 281820

$44.6M

SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM

HS 280700

$34.8M

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Why is thionyl chloride particularly important to the battery industry?

Thionyl chloride is the active cathode material in lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl₂) primary batteries, which are valued for their high energy density and long shelf life in military, medical, and industrial applications.

Who are the primary foreign sources of thionyl chloride for US importers?

Germany is the leading supplier, followed by India and Switzerland. This spread across European and South Asian producers gives buyers options for supply-chain resilience.

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