U.S. imports of Sodium Chlorate (SITC 52332) totaled $13.7M in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Sodium Chlorate paid $885 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sodium Chlorate imports of $13.7M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSodium chlorate is a powerful oxidizing agent used primarily as a precursor in the manufacture of chlorine dioxide for pulp and paper bleaching, and secondarily as a herbicide active ingredient. Its dual-use profile — industrial chemical and regulated pesticide — means importers may face EPA FIFRA registration requirements when the product is destined for agricultural applications, in addition to standard DOT oxidizer transport rules. Trade flows for sodium chlorate are concentrated among a small number of large-scale chemical producers, making supply-chain disruptions particularly consequential for paper-mill operations that depend on continuous chlorine dioxide generation.
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282 import shipments a month
Yes. When sodium chlorate is imported for pesticidal end-use, it is subject to EPA FIFRA requirements, which may include registration of the product and compliance with labeling standards. Importers should confirm the intended end-use with their customs broker before entry, as industrial and pesticidal grades are treated differently from a regulatory standpoint.
Sodium chlorate is the primary feedstock for on-site generation of chlorine dioxide, the dominant bleaching agent in modern kraft pulp mills. Because mills typically generate chlorine dioxide continuously, they require reliable, high-volume sodium chlorate supply — making long-term supply contracts and origin diversification critical procurement considerations.
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Basic heading 52332 · $13.7M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and United Kingdom together supply 100% of it. United Kingdom pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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$13.7MYoY · free account
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$2.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $137.0M of Sodium Chlorate and exported $30.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.