U.S. exports of Maleic Anhydride (HS 291714) totaled $4.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Maleic Anhydride paid $124K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.26% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Maleic Anhydride imports of $681K in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $872K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMaleic anhydride is a reactive intermediate widely used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd coatings, and agricultural chemical synthesis, and its US import classification turns on feedstock origin: 2917141000 covers material derived from benzene or aromatic hydrocarbons, while 2917145000 covers non-aromatic-derived product. Taiwan and South Korea are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting significant Asian production capacity built around benzene-based routes. Importers should be aware that product from China — the fourth-ranked supplier — may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and antidumping measures have historically applied to maleic anhydride from certain origins.
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The split between 2917141000 (benzene/aromatic-derived) and 2917145000 (non-aromatic-derived) reflects different production routes and historically different duty treatment. Most commercially traded maleic anhydride is benzene-derived, but importers must confirm the manufacturing process with the foreign supplier to ensure correct classification and avoid potential misclassification penalties.
Yes, the US has historically imposed antidumping duty orders on maleic anhydride from certain countries. Importers should check current US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department orders for active measures before contracting, as duty liability can be retroactive to the date of initiation in some proceedings.
ImportsExports
Imports
$681KYoY · free account
Exports
$4.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.0M of Maleic Anhydride and exported $49.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Germany together take 65% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.26% of imports for consumption.
Subheading 4 of 13 in heading 2917
Subheading 291714 · $4.8M of $61.6M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2917145000 | Maleic Anhydride, Not Deriv From Benzene/Arom Etc | $681K | 18.26% | 100.00% | $124K |
| 2917141000 | Maleic Anhydride Deriv Fr Benzene/Arom Hydrocarbon | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2917140000 | Maleic Anhydride | $4.8M |
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.