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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of halides & halide oxides of nonmetals (SITC 52241) totaled $5.8M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Halides & Halide Oxides of Nonmetals paid $846K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $5.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNonmetal halides and halide oxides — including compounds such as phosphorus trichloride, thionyl chloride, phosgene, and sulfuryl chloride — are highly reactive intermediates widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and specialty polymer manufacturing. Several substances in this group, notably phosgene and phosphorus trichloride, are listed as chemical weapons precursors under the Chemical Weapons Convention, subjecting them to international monitoring and potential Commerce Department (BIS) licensing requirements for re-export. DOT hazardous materials regulations apply to all shipments, and EPA TSCA certification is required at US entry. Importers should conduct thorough end-use and end-user screening given the dual-use sensitivity of many compounds in this category.
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Phosgene (carbonyl dichloride), thionyl chloride, phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus oxychloride, and several other nonmetal halides appear on CWC Schedule 3 or related precursor lists. Importers and re-exporters of these substances must be aware of BIS export licensing requirements and should maintain robust end-use documentation to demonstrate legitimate commercial application.
Most nonmetal halides are classified as DOT Packing Group I or II corrosives or toxic gases, requiring UN-specification containers, proper hazard labels, and emergency response information (SDS) accompanying the shipment. Importers must also ensure that the receiving facility is equipped to handle moisture-sensitive, corrosive materials, as many nonmetal halides react violently with water.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $919K | $2.0M | +$1.1M |
| GERMANY | $2.2M | $502K | -$1.7M |
| TAIWAN | -- | $2.3M | +$2.3M |
| IRELAND | -- | $2.0M | +$2.0M |
| CHINA | $1.1M | $677K | -$460K |
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