SITCSection 5

Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur

Name: Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur (SITC 52226) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$1.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 52226

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SITCSection 5

Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur

$1.1MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 52226

U.S. imports of sulfur, sublimed or precipitated; colloidal sulfur (SITC 52226) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Importers of Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur paid $113K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $928K.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal sulfur are refined forms distinct from crude brimstone or recovered sulfur, and their specific physical characteristics — particle size, purity, and surface area — determine suitability for agricultural fungicide applications, rubber vulcanization, and pharmaceutical uses. Unlike bulk elemental sulfur recovered from oil and gas processing, these processed forms command a premium and are traded in smaller, more specialized volumes. Importers should confirm the precise physical form on commercial invoices, as misclassification between crude and processed sulfur can result in duty discrepancies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical difference between sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal sulfur for trade classification?

Sublimed sulfur (flowers of sulfur) is produced by condensing sulfur vapor and has a fine crystalline structure used in agriculture and rubber. Precipitated sulfur (milk of sulfur) is produced by chemical reaction and is even finer, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Colloidal sulfur consists of ultrafine particles suspended in a medium. Each form has distinct particle size and purity characteristics that affect both end use and classification.

Are there any agricultural regulatory requirements for importing sulfur-based fungicides into the US?

Elemental sulfur used as a pesticide or fungicide is regulated by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Imported formulations intended for pesticidal use must be registered with the EPA, and importers may need to comply with additional labeling and notification requirements at the port of entry.

U.S. imports of sulfur, sublimed or precipitated; colloidal sulfur (SITC 52226) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.

Importers of Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur paid $113K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sulfur, Sublimed or Precipitated; Colloidal Sulfur imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $928K.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal sulfur are refined forms distinct from crude brimstone or recovered sulfur, and their specific physical characteristics — particle size, purity, and surface area — determine suitability for agricultural fungicide applications, rubber vulcanization, and pharmaceutical uses. Unlike bulk elemental sulfur recovered from oil and gas processing, these processed forms command a premium and are traded in smaller, more specialized volumes. Importers should confirm the precise physical form on commercial invoices, as misclassification between crude and processed sulfur can result in duty discrepancies.

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

Imports: $1.1M; from 5 countries
Exports: $100K
Trade balance: Deficit of $988K; net importer

YTD $3.7M (April 2026) · 12 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
JAPAN	$1.1M	--	-$1.1M
CHINA	$18K	$32K	+$15K
MEXICO	--	$47K	+$47K
CANADA	--	$7K	+$7K
TAIWAN	--	$5K	+$5K

JAPAN

Imports$1.1M

Exports--

Balance-$1.1M

CHINA

Imports$18K

Exports$32K

Balance+$15K

MEXICO

Imports--

Exports$47K

Balance+$47K

CANADA

Imports--

Exports$7K

Balance+$7K

TAIWAN

Imports--

Exports$5K

Balance+$5K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical difference between sublimed, precipitated, and colloidal sulfur for trade classification?

Sublimed sulfur (flowers of sulfur) is produced by condensing sulfur vapor and has a fine crystalline structure used in agriculture and rubber. Precipitated sulfur (milk of sulfur) is produced by chemical reaction and is even finer, used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Colloidal sulfur consists of ultrafine particles suspended in a medium. Each form has distinct particle size and purity characteristics that affect both end use and classification.

Are there any agricultural regulatory requirements for importing sulfur-based fungicides into the US?

Elemental sulfur used as a pesticide or fungicide is regulated by the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Imported formulations intended for pesticidal use must be registered with the EPA, and importers may need to comply with additional labeling and notification requirements at the port of entry.