U.S. imports of Citric Acid (HS 291814) totaled $25.9M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Citric Acid paid $2.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Subheading 1 of 17 in heading 2918
Subheading 291814 · $25.9M of $109.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$25.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $291.6M of Citric Acid and exported $32.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918140000 | Citric Acid | $25.9M | 9.80% | 63.52% | $2.5M |
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 | $3.5M |
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 · August 2026
origin
Canada and Thailand together supply 71% of it. Thailand pays 17.3% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
36.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.80% of imports for consumption.