U.S. imports of Trichloroethylene (Trichloroethene) (HS 290322) totaled $23K in September 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Trichloroethylene (Trichloroethene) imports of $23K in September 2026 ran 93% below the year-to-date monthly average of $345K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataTrichloroethylene (TCE) is a high-solvency degreasing agent widely used in metal fabrication, electronics cleaning, and aerospace maintenance, classified under a single 10-digit line (2903220000). China is the dominant US import source, with Japan and Germany also supplying the market. EPA has designated TCE a carcinogen and has pursued restrictions on its industrial use under TSCA, so importers must monitor evolving use prohibitions and ensure TSCA certification is filed at entry.
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EPA has taken regulatory action under TSCA to restrict or prohibit certain industrial uses of TCE due to its carcinogenicity. Importers should verify current use restrictions before contracting supply, as prohibited end-uses can affect admissibility and downstream liability even if the import itself clears customs.
Trichloroethylene (three chlorine atoms, HTS 290322) and tetrachloroethylene/perchloroethylene (four chlorine atoms, HTS 290323) are distinct chemical compounds with separate headings. The distinction matters not only for duty purposes but also because their EPA regulatory treatment and primary end-use sectors differ.
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Subheading 27 of 41 in heading 2903
Subheading 290322 · $23K of $50.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $4.0M of Trichloroethylene (Trichloroethene).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2903220000 | Trichloroethylene | $48K | 41.70% | 100.00% | $20K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2903220000 | Trichloroethylene (Trichloroethene) | $92K |
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.
Imports · September 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 100% of it. China pays 41.7% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 32.59% of imports for consumption.