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U.S. imports of acetic anhydride (HS 291524) totaled $2.1M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Acetic Anhydride imports of $2.1M in April 2026 ran 93% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAcetic anhydride, a controlled chemical precursor used in cellulose acetate production, pharmaceuticals, and — critically — illicit narcotics synthesis, is subject to DEA import permit requirements under the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act. Mexico leads US imports under 2915240000, followed by India and China. Importers must obtain a DEA Form 486 import declaration and comply with quota and reporting obligations; failure to do so can result in shipment seizure regardless of the stated industrial end use.
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Acetic anhydride is a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act. Importers must register with the DEA, submit a DEA Form 486 import declaration at least 15 days before each shipment, and comply with annual quota allocations. CBP will not release shipments without evidence of DEA compliance.
Yes — the DEA import controls on acetic anhydride apply to all commercial shipments regardless of whether the stated end use is cellulose acetate fiber, pharmaceuticals, or another legitimate industrial application. The permit and reporting obligations are triggered by the chemical identity, not the intended use.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $6.3M | +$6.3M |
| MEXICO | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $576K | +$576K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $168K | +$168K |
| TURKEY | -- | $43K | +$43K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915240000 | ACETIC ANHYDRIDE | $2.1M | 13.50% | $2K |
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2915240000 | ACETIC ANHYDRIDE | $7.0M |
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
5.7M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.1M | $6.7M | +$4.7M |
| Tennessee | -- | $304K | +$304K |
| Pennsylvania | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.1M | $6.7M | +$4.7M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | $261K | +$261K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $13K | $43K | +$30K |