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U.S. imports of acrylic acid and its salts (HS 291611) totaled $2.5M in June 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Acrylic Acid and Its Salts paid $217K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.5% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acrylic Acid and Its Salts imports of $2.5M in June 2026 ran 62% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Acrylic 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.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2916110000 | ACRYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS | $2.5M | 8.53% | 100.00% | $217K |
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 | $2.9M |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS CITY, TX | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $50K | $890K | +$839K |