31 Dec 2019
Tariff Change for Iodine in United States
The U.S. removed the tariff on crude iodine on 12‑31‑19, making it duty‑free for imports and potentially increasing U.S. iodine imports.
United States trade
Iodine
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Relevant Events
31 Dec 2018
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
U.S. tariff classification for crude iodine was updated to Free under Item Number 2801.20.0000 on 31 December 2018, removing tariff barriers for imports.
1 Jan 2018
Processing Startup for Iodine in United States
A U.S. iodine company opened a new production plant in Oklahoma in early 2018, increasing domestic output and lowering unit production costs.
Apr 2015
Processing Shutdown for Iodine in United States
Iofina plc closed its Texas iodine plant in April 2015 due to poor brine availability and low iodine prices, halting production at that facility.
2014
Processing Expansion for Iodine in United States
Iofina plc commissioned three new iodine processing plants in late 2014, increasing its production capacity and adding 569 metric tons of output in 2015.
31 Dec 2013
Tariff Change for Iodine in United States
As of 12‑31‑2013, U.S. customs tariffs on iodine and related iodides were set: crude iodine and calcium/copper iodide were tariff‑free; potassium iodide carried a 2.8% ad‑valorem duty; other iodides and iodide oxides faced a 4.2% ad‑valorem duty.
Mar 2012
Processing Shutdown for Iodine in United States
Arysta LifeScience suspended sales, marketing, and production of methyl iodide in the United States, reducing availability of iodine-based fumigant.
Mar 2011
Processing Expansion for Iodine in United States
Iofina plc signed an agreement in March 2011 to build a compact iodine recovery unit in Wyoming, expected to start production in 2012, marking the first commercial iodine extraction in the state.
Mar 2011
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
EPA extended conditional registration of iodomethane, maintaining regulatory framework for its use in the US, affecting iodine-based fumigant production.
2008
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
EPA approved restricted use of methyl iodide, imposing training, risk mitigation, and usage limits, affecting iodine fumigant application.
3 Oct 2007
Other for Iodine in United States
Authorized disposal of 454,000 kg of crude iodine from the U.S. National Defense Stockpile, reducing inventory and freeing up supply for commercial markets.
11 Aug 2006
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
DEA proposed new regulations to track iodine crystals and mixtures over 2.2% to prevent diversion into methamphetamine production, increasing compliance burden for suppliers.
Mar 2006
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
EPA decided not to register iodomethane as a pesticide, maintaining current restrictions and limiting potential iodine market expansion.
Jan 2006
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
EPA proposed allowing iodomethane pesticide use in non‑food crops, potentially expanding iodine availability for agricultural applications.
1 Jan 2005
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
NRC published technical review on perchlorate ingestion, potentially influencing iodine regulation and usage.
1 Jan 2005
Regulatory Change for Iodine in United States
EPA established official reference dose for perchlorate at 0.0007 mg/kg/day, impacting iodine-related products and environmental standards.
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