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U.S. exports of acetic acid (HS 291521) totaled $24.9M in July 2026.
Importers of Acetic Acid paid $53K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $372K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acetic Acid imports of $667K in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $603K.
Last updated: July 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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33 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 13 of 16 in heading 2915
Subheading 291521 · $667K of $84.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915210000 | Acetic Acid | $733K | 6.35% | 44.44% | $47K |
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) | $29.6M |
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.
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Imports
$667KYoY · Pro
Exports
$24.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Belgium together take 71% of it.
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rate provision · imports
43.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.00%.