U.S. imports of Acrylic Acid and Its Salts (HS 291611) totaled $3.8M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Acrylic Acid and Its Salts paid $106K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Acrylic Acid and Its Salts imports of $3.8M in August 2026 ran 127% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAcrylic acid is a foundational monomer for superabsorbent polymers, acrylic dispersions, and coatings resins, making it a high-volume petrochemical input for the hygiene products, construction, and adhesives industries. South Korea is the leading US import source, followed by Belgium and Brazil — South Korea's large integrated petrochemical complexes give it a structural cost advantage in acrylic acid production. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2916110000), the heading covers both the free acid and its salts, with the acid form predominating in bulk trade.
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South Korea is a US free-trade-agreement partner under KORUS, which affects the base duty rate on acrylic acid imports from that origin. Importers should verify whether any antidumping or countervailing duty orders are in effect for specific origins at the time of entry, as trade-remedy coverage can change. CBP's ADD/CVD search tool provides current order status by HTS code and country.
Acrylic acid is classified as a flammable liquid and corrosive material under DOT regulations (49 CFR), requiring proper hazardous materials labeling, a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and compliance with IMDG or IATA codes for ocean or air transport respectively. Importers should also ensure the product meets inhibitor concentration specifications (typically hydroquinone monomethyl ether) to prevent polymerization during transit, as off-spec inhibitor levels can trigger CBP or Coast Guard holds.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.5M of Acrylic Acid and Its Salts and exported $20.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2916110000 | Acrylic Acid and Its Salts | $3.8M | 2.77% | 94.04% | $106K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2916110000 | Acrylic Acid and Its Salts | $3.0M |
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.
Subheading 6 of 12 in heading 2916
Subheading 291611 · $3.8M of $75.8M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Malaysia and South Korea together supply 99% of it. China pays 41.7% duty; Malaysia 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
6.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.77% of imports for consumption.