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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of waste organic solvents (SITC 59930) totaled $66K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Waste Organic Solvents imports of $66K in April 2026 ran 69% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSpent and off-specification organic solvents—including halogenated and non-halogenated varieties such as spent acetone, toluene, methylene chloride, and chlorinated cleaning agents—are regulated as hazardous waste under RCRA when imported into the US, triggering EPA notification and manifest requirements. Halogenated waste solvents carry a higher hazard classification and face stricter disposal pathway requirements than non-halogenated streams, a distinction that directly affects import feasibility and cost. Solvent recovery and recycling facilities are the primary end-users of imported waste solvents, arbitraging feedstock cost against domestic collection prices.
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EPA's RCRA hazardous-waste listings (F-list) separately enumerate halogenated spent solvents (e.g., spent methylene chloride, trichloroethylene) and non-halogenated spent solvents (e.g., spent acetone, xylene). Halogenated waste solvents carry a more restrictive hazard code, limiting the disposal and treatment options available and generally increasing compliance costs. Importers must identify the specific solvent composition to determine the correct RCRA waste code and applicable treatment standards.
Importers must submit advance written notification to EPA and receive consent before the shipment arrives. The shipment must be accompanied by a hazardous-waste manifest, and the receiving facility must be a permitted RCRA treatment, storage, or disposal facility. A detailed chemical composition analysis identifying the specific solvents and their concentrations is essential both for EPA notification and for the receiving facility's acceptance determination.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $44K | $210K | +$166K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| ITALY | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time