U.S. exports of Trichloronitromethane (Chloropicrin) (HS 290491) totaled $365K in September 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: September 2026 dataChloropicrin — also known as trichloronitromethane — is a soil fumigant and tear-gas agent with a single US tariff line at 2904910000. EPA regulates its use as a pesticide under FIFRA, and imports must comply with EPA pesticide registration requirements in addition to standard CBP entry. China is the leading US supplier, followed by Japan and India, making supply concentration a notable risk consideration for agricultural distributors who rely on it for pre-plant soil treatment in high-value crops.
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Yes. Chloropicrin is a registered pesticide under FIFRA, and imported product must conform to an EPA-registered label. Importers may also need to comply with EPA's pesticide import notification procedures, and shipments are subject to EPA sampling at the port of entry.
Chloropicrin is specifically enumerated at the HS6 level (2904.91) as a named compound, separating it from the broader 'other' category at 2904.99. Its unique combination of both halogen (chloro) and nitro substituents on a single carbon, along with its distinct end-use profile as a fumigant, justifies this dedicated classification.
Subheading 2 of 10 in heading 2904
Subheading 290491 · $365K of $12.3M
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Low of 3 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. exported $14.0M of Trichloronitromethane (Chloropicrin).
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 · imports 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2904910000 | Trichloronitromethane (Chloropicrin) | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2904910000 | Trichloronitromethane (Chloropicrin) | $1.6M |
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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Exports · September 2026
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Australia and Spain together take 72% of it.
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None recorded for this period.