U.S. imports of Vanadium Oxides and Hydroxides (HS 282530) totaled $824K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Vanadium Oxides and Hydroxides paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vanadium Oxides and Hydroxides imports of $824K in August 2026 ran 77% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVanadium pentoxide (2825300010) is the dominant commercial form under this heading, serving as the primary feedstock for ferrovanadium production and as a catalyst in sulfuric acid manufacturing. South Africa and Brazil lead US import supply, consistent with their roles as major vanadium ore and slag processors. A second line (2825300050) captures other vanadium oxides not elsewhere specified, including lower-valence forms used in specialty chemical and battery applications such as vanadium redox flow systems. Importers should note that China is also among the top suppliers, and Section 301 tariff exposure should be evaluated for shipments of Chinese origin.
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Tariff line 2825300010 is reserved specifically for vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅), the most commercially prevalent form. All other vanadium oxides — including vanadium trioxide (V₂O₃) and vanadium dioxide (VO₂) — are classified under 2825300050 as 'other vanadium oxides, NESOI.' The chemical formula and oxidation state of the product should be confirmed in the supplier's certificate of analysis before filing entry.
Steel alloying via ferrovanadium is the largest end use, where vanadium pentoxide is the key precursor. Growing demand from vanadium redox flow battery manufacturers for grid-scale energy storage is an emerging driver. Catalyst applications in sulfuric acid production also represent a steady industrial demand segment.
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$824KYoY · free account
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$251KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.6M of Vanadium Oxides and Hydroxides and exported $3.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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South Africa and China together supply 100% of it. China pays 30.5% duty; South Africa 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
97.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2825300010 | Vanadium Pentoxide (Anhydride) | $803K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 2825300050 | Vanadium Oxide, Exc Vanadium Pentoxide, NESOI | $21K | 30.50% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2825300010 | Vanadium Pentoxide (Anhydride) | $239K |
| 2825300050 | Vanadium Oxide, Exc Vanadium Pentoxide, NESOI | $12K |
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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Subheading 8 of 9 in heading 2825
Subheading 282530 · $824K of $71.5M