SITCSection 5

Sodium Bicarbonate

Name: Sodium Bicarbonate (SITC 52373) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$898KU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 52373

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SITCSection 5

Sodium Bicarbonate

$898KU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 52373

U.S. imports of sodium bicarbonate (SITC 52373) totaled $898K in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.

Importers of Sodium Bicarbonate paid $54K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.0% on $668K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sodium Bicarbonate imports of $898K in April 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda, NaHCO₃) is a widely traded commodity with applications spanning food leavening, pharmaceutical antacids, animal feed buffering, flue-gas desulfurization, and personal care products. Food- and pharmaceutical-grade material imported for direct human or animal consumption is subject to FDA oversight, and importers should ensure that foreign manufacturers meet applicable Good Manufacturing Practice standards. The compound is produced both synthetically and as a derivative of natural soda ash processing, and grade documentation — including purity certificates and intended end-use declarations — is standard practice for customs entry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory requirements apply to food- or pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate at US entry?

Sodium bicarbonate intended for use as a food ingredient or pharmaceutical excipient falls under FDA jurisdiction. Importers must ensure the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA and that the product meets applicable purity standards (such as USP or food-grade specifications). FDA may sample and examine shipments at the port of entry; prior notice of food shipments is required under the Bioterrorism Act. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm current admissibility requirements.

How does the intended end use of sodium bicarbonate affect its commercial and compliance treatment?

Industrial-grade sodium bicarbonate used in flue-gas treatment or pool pH adjustment faces minimal regulatory review, while food-, feed-, and pharmaceutical-grade material triggers agency oversight. Pricing, purity specifications, and packaging requirements also differ substantially by grade. Clearly declaring the grade and end use in entry documentation helps avoid holds and facilitates correct duty assessment.

U.S. imports of sodium bicarbonate (SITC 52373) totaled $898K in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.

Importers of Sodium Bicarbonate paid $54K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.0% on $668K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sodium Bicarbonate imports of $898K in April 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda, NaHCO₃) is a widely traded commodity with applications spanning food leavening, pharmaceutical antacids, animal feed buffering, flue-gas desulfurization, and personal care products. Food- and pharmaceutical-grade material imported for direct human or animal consumption is subject to FDA oversight, and importers should ensure that foreign manufacturers meet applicable Good Manufacturing Practice standards. The compound is produced both synthetically and as a derivative of natural soda ash processing, and grade documentation — including purity certificates and intended end-use declarations — is standard practice for customs entry.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $898K; from 20 countries
Exports: $10.5M
Trade balance: Surplus of $9.6M; net exporter

YTD $5.0M (April 2026) · 57 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$122K	$3.9M	+$3.8M
CANADA	$108K	$3.9M	+$3.8M
MALAYSIA	--	$382K	+$382K
INDIA	$318K	$52K	-$266K
KOREA, SOUTH	--	$299K	+$299K

MEXICO

Imports$122K

Exports$3.9M

Balance+$3.8M

CANADA

Imports$108K

Exports$3.9M

Balance+$3.8M

MALAYSIA

Imports--

Exports$382K

Balance+$382K

INDIA

Imports$318K

Exports$52K

Balance-$266K

KOREA, SOUTH

Imports--

Exports$299K

Balance+$299K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory requirements apply to food- or pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate at US entry?

Sodium bicarbonate intended for use as a food ingredient or pharmaceutical excipient falls under FDA jurisdiction. Importers must ensure the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA and that the product meets applicable purity standards (such as USP or food-grade specifications). FDA may sample and examine shipments at the port of entry; prior notice of food shipments is required under the Bioterrorism Act. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm current admissibility requirements.

How does the intended end use of sodium bicarbonate affect its commercial and compliance treatment?

Industrial-grade sodium bicarbonate used in flue-gas treatment or pool pH adjustment faces minimal regulatory review, while food-, feed-, and pharmaceutical-grade material triggers agency oversight. Pricing, purity specifications, and packaging requirements also differ substantially by grade. Clearly declaring the grade and end use in entry documentation helps avoid holds and facilitates correct duty assessment.