2918.15.50.00Salts and esters of citric acid
HTS Code 2918.15.50.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesOrganic chemicalsCarboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives:Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives:Salts and esters of citric acid:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 2918.15.50.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 22, 2026
- Total duty
- 41.2%
- $4,120.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 41.67%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,167.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3.7%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 2918.15.50.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 3.7%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China41.2%
- Mexico13.7%
- Canada13.7%
- Vietnam16.2%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 2918.15.50.00 or its heading.
- Oct 16, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP issues HSU 2625 with Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and CPSC flag changes
- May 29, 2026 · PublishedAntidumping and countervailing duty order on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China continued for five more years
- May 26, 2026 · PublishedITC final vote in antidumping and countervailing duty investigation on citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada, China and India
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
AD/CVD Cases
Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 2918.15.50.00 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.
- Citric Acid and Certain Citrate SaltsFrom Belgium, Canada, China and 3 moreScope in the Federal Register
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US Import Duty on HTS 2918.15.50.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3.7% |
| 41.2% |
| Mexico | 3.7% |
| 13.7%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 3.7% |
| 13.7%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 3.7% |
| 16.2% |
| Germany | 3.7% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 3.7% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 3.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 3.7% |
| 10% |
| India | 3.7% |
| 13.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 3.7% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 3.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 3.7% |
| 16.2% |
| Malaysia | 3.7% |
| 13.7% |
| United Kingdom | 3.7% |
| 13.7% |
| France | 3.7% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 3.7% |
| 13.7% |
| Brazil | 3.7% |
| 41.2% |
| Bangladesh | 3.7% |
| 13.7% |
| Cambodia | 3.7% |
| 13.7% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Mexico pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Canada pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Vietnam pay 16.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.8%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.8%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from India pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.8%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Thailand pay 16.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Malaysia pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from United Kingdom pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Indonesia pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Brazil pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Bangladesh pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Cambodia pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 22, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2918.15.50.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $71M of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00), down 17% on 2024, mostly from Israel (39%), Germany (22%) and India (16%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | $28M | 39% | 14% | 16.2%12.5% with US-Israel FTA |
| Germany | $15M | 22% | 0% | 10% |
| India | $11M | 16% | 32% | 13.7% |
| China | $7M | 10% | 43% | 41.2% |
| Colombia | $3M | 4% | 25% | 16.2%12.5% with US-Colombia TPA |
| Finland | $2M | 2% | 57% | 10% |
| Austria | $2M | 2% | 613% | 10% |
| Belgium | $802K | 1% | 27% | 10% |
| Thailand | $685K | 1% | 5% | 16.2% |
| Poland | $640K | 1% | 16% | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2918.15.50.00.
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What does HTS code 2918.15.50.00 cover?
HTS code 2918.15.50.00 covers salts and esters of citric acid (Other), classified under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.7%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2918.15.50.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2918.15.50.00 is 3.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from China?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Vietnam pay 16.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of salts and esters of citric acid (HTS 2918.15.50.00) from Mexico pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 2918.15.50.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $71M of salts and esters of citric acid under HTS 2918.15.50.00, mostly from Israel (39%), Germany (22%) and India (16%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2918.15.50.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2918.15.50.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-22.
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