U.S. exports of Acetic Acid (HS 291521) totaled $31.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Acetic Acid paid $42K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Acetic Acid imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 155% above the year-to-date monthly average of $774K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAcetic acid (ethanoic acid), classified under 2915210000, is a foundational industrial chemical and a primary feedstock for vinyl acetate monomer, purified terephthalic acid, and acetate esters. Canada leads US imports under this heading, with Germany and South Korea also significant sources — Canada's proximity and integrated North American chemical supply chains give it a structural advantage for bulk shipments. Importers should note that acetic acid is a regulated precursor chemical in some jurisdictions, and high-concentration glacial acetic acid shipments require DOT corrosive-material compliance.
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46 import shipments a month
Acetic acid is not currently listed as a DEA-controlled precursor chemical for import purposes, but high-concentration glacial acetic acid is regulated as a corrosive hazardous material under DOT 49 CFR. Importers should verify current DEA and CBP guidance, as precursor lists can be updated.
All concentrations of acetic acid fall under the single 10-digit line 2915210000 in the US schedule. However, concentration affects DOT packaging requirements and may influence pricing and end-use suitability — glacial acetic acid (≥99.5% purity) commands a premium over dilute industrial grades and requires more stringent corrosive-material handling.
Subheading 3 of 16 in heading 2915
Subheading 291521 · $31.7M of $190.5M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$31.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.8M of Acetic Acid and exported $303.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915210000 | Acetic Acid | $814K | 5.19% | 38.52% | $42K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2915210000 | Acetic Acid (Ethanoic Acid) | $31.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Belgium and Mexico together take 77% of it.
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rate provision · imports
25.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.19% of imports for consumption.