U.S. imports of Organo-Sulfur Compounds, Not Elsewhere Specified (SITC 51549) totaled $73.1M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Organo-Sulfur Compounds, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $8.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.55% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Organo-Sulfur Compounds, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $73.1M in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $89.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidual organo-sulfur compounds not captured by more specific headings — such as thiocarbamates, thiurams, or methionine — include a wide array of specialty chemicals used as antioxidants, lubricant additives, pharmaceutical intermediates, and flavor compounds. Correct classification here requires demonstrating that the substance does not fit a more specific sulfur-compound heading, which often necessitates detailed structural documentation. The chemical diversity within this NES category means that duty rates, trade-remedy exposure, and end-use regulations can vary considerably from one compound to the next.
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CBP generally expects a complete structural formula or CAS number, a technical data sheet, and a written classification analysis explaining why the compound does not qualify under any more specific organo-sulfur heading. For novel or proprietary compounds, a binding ruling request provides the strongest advance certainty.
Yes. Depending on the country of origin and the specific HTS subheading, certain organo-sulfur compounds may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from affected countries should verify the current status of applicable trade actions with their customs broker before placing orders.
Basic heading 48 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 51549 · $73.1M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Spain and China together supply 55% of it. China pays 20.3% duty; Japan 8.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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$73.1MYoY · free account
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$50.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $952.5M of Organo-Sulfur Compounds, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $614.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.