U.S. imports of Choline and Its Salts (HS 292310) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Choline and Its Salts paid $375K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Choline and Its Salts imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCholine chloride — the commercially dominant salt form — is widely used as a feed supplement in poultry and swine nutrition and as a precursor in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2923100000), this heading has a straightforward structure but significant trade volume driven by animal feed demand. China is the leading supplier by a wide margin, with Italy and Belgium also notable sources. Importers sourcing food- or feed-grade choline should ensure compliance with FDA and AAFCO labeling standards, as grade specifications directly affect admissibility for use in animal feed.
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48 import shipments a month
Feed-grade choline chloride must meet purity and labeling standards set by FDA and recognized by AAFCO for use in animal nutrition. Industrial-grade material may not meet these specifications. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis from the supplier confirming the grade and ensure the product label accurately reflects its intended use, as misrepresenting feed-grade status can trigger FDA enforcement action.
Importers should verify current Section 301 tariff list status for choline and its salts originating from China, as chemical products in HTS Chapter 29 have been broadly affected by Section 301 actions. The applicable additional duty, if any, is determined by the specific 10-digit line and the current list status at the time of entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.9M of Choline and Its Salts and exported $16.9M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2923100000 | Choline and Its Salts | $1.9M | 19.85% | 98.80% | $375K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2923100000 | Choline and Its Salts | $1.6M |
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.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 2923
Subheading 292310 · $1.9M of $16.3M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and China together supply 71% of it. China pays 40.0% duty; India 9.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 19.85% of imports for consumption.
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