U.S. imports of Organic Compounds, N.E.S. (SITC 51699) totaled $7.0M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Organic Compounds, N.E.S. paid $733K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified as a residual catch-all for organic chemical substances not enumerated elsewhere in the schedule, this heading captures a wide range of specialty and intermediate compounds that don't fit neatly into more specific SITC categories. Trade professionals should pay close attention to HTS classification at the 10-digit level, as individual compounds may carry distinct duty rates, Section 301 exposure, or antidumping orders depending on their precise chemical identity. Correct classification often requires a chemical analysis or manufacturer's specification sheet to distinguish these compounds from named substances in adjacent headings.
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Classification hinges on whether the compound is explicitly named in a more specific SITC heading. If it is not, it defaults to the N.E.S. residual. A licensed customs broker or chemist familiar with SITC and HTS nomenclature should review the compound's CAS number and chemical structure to confirm correct placement.
Yes. Many organic chemical compounds imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the applicability depends on the specific 10-digit HTS subheading rather than the SITC heading alone. Importers should verify each compound's HTS classification and check the relevant Section 301 lists before entry.
Basic heading 286 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 51699 · $7.0M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Belgium and India together supply 75% of it. China pays 26.4% duty; India 9.7%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$7.0MYoY · free account
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$6.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $85.4M of Organic Compounds, N.E.S. and exported $83.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.