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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) (SITC 51133) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) paid $376K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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