U.S. exports of Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum) (SITC 33511) totaled $7.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum) paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPetrolatum — the semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons refined from petroleum — is a widely traded specialty product serving pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications, with grade distinctions (USP/pharmaceutical versus technical grade) driving significant price and regulatory differences. Pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum imported for use in drug products or OTC preparations is subject to FDA review, while technical-grade material used as a rust preventive or cable-filling compound faces no such admissibility requirements. Importers should confirm grade specifications in advance, as mislabeling pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum as industrial can create compliance exposure.
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49 import shipments a month
USP or pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum must meet purity standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia and may be subject to FDA oversight if used as a drug ingredient or OTC product component. Technical or industrial-grade petrolatum, used in rust prevention, cable insulation, or leather treatment, does not carry the same admissibility requirements. Importers should document the intended end use and grade specification clearly on entry paperwork.
Yes — petrolatum intended for use in drug products or as an OTC active ingredient falls under FDA jurisdiction. Shipments may be subject to FDA examination and must originate from facilities registered with FDA. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory affairs specialist to confirm admissibility requirements for your specific product and end use.
Basic heading 17 of 32 in section 3
Basic heading 33511 · $7.6M of $36.0B
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Exports · August 2026
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Japan and Canada together take 60% of it.
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$1.5MYoY · free account
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$7.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.5M of Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum) and exported $83.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.