HTS heading 2915 · Chapter 29
HTS 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their…
HTS heading 2915 covers saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It has 40 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 5.5% (18 lines), 3.7% (6 lines), 4.2% (4 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid, its salts and esters: | |||||
| 2915.11.00.00 | Formic acid[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22.5% | Estimate → |
| 2915.12.00.00 | Salts of formic acid[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 27.5% | Estimate → |
| 2915.13 | Esters of formic acid: | ||||
| 2915.13.10.00 | Aromatic[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg +58% | Estimate → |
| 2915.13.50.00 | Other[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride: | |||||
| 2915.21.00.00 | Acetic acid[kg] | 1.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 16% | Estimate → |
| 2915.24.00.00 | Acetic anhydride[kg] | 3.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22% | Estimate → |
| 2915.29 | Other: | ||||
| 2915.29.10.00 | Cupric acetate monohydrate[kg] | Free | 25% | Estimate → | |
| 2915.29.20.00 | Sodium acetate[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2915.29.30.00 | Cobalt acetates[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | Estimate → |
| 2915.29.50.00 | Other[kg] | 2.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Esters of acetic acid: | |||||
| 2915.31.00.00 | Ethyl acetate[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20.5% | Estimate → |
| 2915.32.00.00 | Vinyl acetate[kg] | 3.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 52% | Estimate → |
| 2915.33.00.00 | n-Butyl acetate[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 2915.36.00.00 | Dinoseb (ISO) acetate[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO, K,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 57% | Estimate → |
| 2915.39 | Other: | ||||
| Aromatic: | |||||
| Odoriferous or flavoring compounds: | |||||
| 2915.39.10.00 | Benzyl acetate[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 104.5% | Estimate → |
| 2915.39.20.00 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg +58% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2915.39.31.00 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO,K, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 57% | Estimate → |
| 2915.39.35.00 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO,K, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 57% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Odoriferous or flavoring compounds: | |||||
| 2915.39.40.00 | Linalyl acetate[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 2915.39.45 | Other | 4.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 2915.39.45.10 | n-Propyl acetate[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.39.45.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2915.39.47.00 | Acetates of polyhydric alcohols or of polyhydric alcohol ethers[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2915.39.60.00 | Bis(bromoacetoxy)butene[kg] | Free | 25% | Estimate → | |
| 2915.39.70.00 | Isobutyl acetate[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 2915.39.80.00 | 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate (Ethylene glycol, monoethyl ether acetate)[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
| 2915.39.90.00 | Other[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2915.40 | Mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters: | ||||
| 2915.40.10.00 | Chloroacetic acids[kg] | 1.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 17.5% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Aromatic: | |||||
| 2915.40.20.00 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO,K, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 57% | Estimate → |
| 2915.40.30.00 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO,K, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 57% | Estimate → |
| 2915.40.50 | Other | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 2915.40.50.10 | Sodium chloroacetate[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.40.50.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid, its salts and esters: | ||||
| 2915.50.10.00 | Propionic acid[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 2915.50.20.00 | Aromatic[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 58% | Estimate → |
| 2915.50.50.00 | Other[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2915.60 | Butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters: | ||||
| 2915.60.10.00 | Aromatic[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 58% | Estimate → |
| 2915.60.50.00 | Other[kg] | 2.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2915.70.01 | Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters | 5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 29.5% | |
| 2915.70.01.10 | Palmitic acid[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.70.01.20 | Stearic acid[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.70.01.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.90 | Other: | ||||
| Acids: | |||||
| 2915.90.10 | Fatty acids of animal or vegetable origin | 5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| 2915.90.10.10 | Lauric acid[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.90.10.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2915.90.14.00 | Valproic acid[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2915.90.18 | Other | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 2915.90.18.10 | Perfluorooctanoic acids and their salts[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.90.18.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 2915.90.20.00 | Aromatic[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 58% | Estimate → |
| 2915.90.50 | Other | 3.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 2915.90.50.10 | Acid chlorides[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2915.90.50.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
53 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 2915.11.00.00 at the general rate of 5.5%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (5.5%) | $550.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $597.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- K
- Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical Products
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 2915?
Heading 2915 has 40 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 5.5% (18 lines), 3.7% (6 lines), 4.2% (4 lines), 1.8% (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 2915?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 2915?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.