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U.S. imports of citric acid (HS 291814) totaled $20.6M in July 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Citric Acid paid $1.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $10.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Citric Acid imports of $20.6M in July 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $24.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCitric acid is one of the most widely traded organic acids globally, serving as an acidulant and preservative in food and beverages, a chelating agent in cleaning products, and an excipient in pharmaceuticals. Canada leads US imports at this heading, a supply relationship facilitated by USMCA, which provides favorable duty treatment for Canadian-origin goods. Thailand and Colombia are also notable sources. Citric acid produced in China has historically been subject to antidumping duty orders, making origin verification a critical compliance step for importers sourcing from Asian suppliers. Food- and pharmaceutical-grade shipments require FDA admissibility review.
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609 shipments/mo
The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China. Importers sourcing from Chinese suppliers must obtain an antidumping case number, post a cash deposit at the applicable rate, and be prepared for administrative review adjustments. The specific deposit rate varies by producer; importers should consult the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department order for current rates and scope guidance.
Customs entry requires a commercial invoice with the correct 10-digit HTS code (2918140000) and country of origin. For food- or pharma-grade material, FDA additionally requires prior notice of importation and may request a certificate of analysis confirming compliance with applicable food chemical or USP/FCC monograph specifications. Admissibility classification is complex; a licensed customs broker with food chemical experience should be engaged.
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Subheading 2 of 17 in heading 2918
Subheading 291814 · $20.6M of $108.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918140000 | Citric Acid | $20.6M | 8.30% | 51.81% | $1.7M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2918140000 | Citric Acid | $2.9M |
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
$20.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Thailand together supply 75% of it.
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rate provision · imports
48.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.30%.