U.S. imports of Chloroacetic Acids, Their Salts and Esters (HS 291540) totaled $5.1M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Chloroacetic Acids, Their Salts and Esters paid $464K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMono-, di-, and trichloroacetic acids and their derivatives serve as key intermediates in agrochemical synthesis (herbicides such as glyphosate precursors), pharmaceuticals, and surfactant manufacturing. Germany and the Netherlands are the leading US suppliers under this heading, reflecting Europe's established chlorochemical industry. The US schedule distinguishes the free acids (2915401000), aromatic salts and esters (2915402000), sodium chloroacetate (2915405010), and other non-aromatic salts (2915405050), making precise chemical identification on the commercial invoice essential for correct line-level classification.
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120 import shipments a month
The free chloroacetic acids (mono-, di-, or trichloro-) are classified at 2915401000, while sodium chloroacetate — the sodium salt of monochloroacetic acid — has its own dedicated line at 2915405010. Other salts and esters that are non-aromatic and not specifically enumerated fall under 2915405050. Correct classification depends on the chemical form (acid, salt, or ester) and whether the compound is aromatic.
Chloroacetic acids and their salts may be subject to TSCA inventory requirements and, depending on concentration and intended use, could trigger EPA reporting obligations. Importers should verify TSCA compliance status and confirm whether the specific compound appears on any EPA priority chemical lists before entry.
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Subheading 4 of 16 in heading 2915
Subheading 291540 · $5.1M of $83.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$83KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $50.6M of Chloroacetic Acids, Their Salts and Esters and exported $1.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915401000 | Chloroacetic Acids | $3.2M | 7.53% | 100.00% | $240K |
| 2915405010 | Sodium Chloroacetate | $986K | 10.21% | 100.00% | $101K |
| 2915405050 | Other Salts Etc of Mono-, Di- or Trichloroact Acid | $819K | 13.74% | 100.00% | $113K |
| 2915403000 | Mono-, Di- or Trichloroacetic Acids, NESOI, Etc | $69K | 15.50% | 100.00% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2915400000 | Salts & Esters of Mono, Di or Trichloroacetic Acid | $83K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Netherlands together supply 66% of it. New Zealand pays 16.2% duty; Germany 4.6%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.17% of imports for consumption.