Malic Acid — US Import Duty
Official Description
Carboxylic 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: > Other: > Other: > Malic acid
Hierarchy: Carboxylic 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 > Other > Other > Malic acid
US Duty Rates (2026 HTS)
Special Trade Program Rates
- FreeA, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, K, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG — see HTS General Notes for eligible countries
Possible Additional Duties
- Section 301 Brazil TariffThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% (origin: BR)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" AlgeriaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: DZ)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" AngolaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: AO)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" ArgentinaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 10% (origin: AR)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" AustraliaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: AU)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" BahamasThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: BS)
Applicability depends on country of origin and date of entry. Run the calculator for the full duty stack.
Classification
- Chapter
- Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals
- Heading
- 2918 — Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
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Common Questions
The general (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 2918.19.6000 (Malic acid) is 4%. Preferential rates apply under 1 special trade program for eligible countries of origin. Use the calculator for an exact landed-cost estimate.
Yes — Chapter 99 measures may apply, including Section 301 Brazil Tariff, Section 301 "Forced Labor" Algeria, Section 301 "Forced Labor" Angola, among others. Applicability depends on the country of origin and entry date.
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