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U.S. imports of chloroacetic acids, their salts and esters (HS 291540) totaled $3.7M in June 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Chloroacetic Acids, Their Salts and Esters paid $472K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $3.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Chloroacetic Acids, Their Salts and Esters imports of $3.7M in June 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.5M.
Mono-, 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| GERMANY | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| INDIA | $505K | -- | -$505K |
| CHINA | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| CANADA | -- | $10K | +$10K |
Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915401000 | CHLOROACETIC ACIDS | $2.8M | 12.58% | 100.00% | $352K |
| 2915405010 | SODIUM CHLOROACETATE | $813K | 13.70% | 100.00% | $111K |
| 2915405050 | OTHER SALTS ETC OF MONO-, DI- OR TRICHLOROACT ACID | $65K | 13.70% | 100.00% | $9K |
| 2915403000 | MONO-, DI- OR TRICHLOROACETIC ACIDS,NESOI,ETC | $4K | 15.50% | 100.00% | $586 |
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 | $17K |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $772K | -- | -$772K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $766K | -- | -$766K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $741K | -- | -$741K |