U.S. exports of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) (SITC 51133) totaled $884K in August 2026.
Importers of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) imports of $51K in August 2026 ran 96% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPerchloroethylene — universally known in the dry-cleaning industry as 'perc' — is the dominant solvent for commercial garment cleaning and is also used in industrial degreasing and as a chemical intermediate. EPA regulates it under TSCA and has pursued restrictions on certain consumer and commercial uses, so importers must track evolving use-restriction rules that can affect resale channels. Its high density and low flammability distinguish it from lighter chlorinated solvents in both handling requirements and freight classification.
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Yes. Importers of perchloroethylene must file a TSCA certification with US Customs and Border Protection at the time of entry, certifying either that the chemical complies with TSCA or that it is not subject to TSCA. Failure to certify can result in shipment refusal.
Perchloroethylene has four chlorine atoms and is the standard solvent in dry-cleaning machines, while trichloroethylene (three chlorine atoms) is more commonly used in vapor degreasing of metal parts. The two chemicals are separately classified and carry different regulatory risk profiles under EPA's TSCA framework.
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Basic heading 51133 · $884K of $26.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Saudi Arabia together take 68% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.9M of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) and exported $14.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.