Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride (HS 291524)
Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride (HS 291524) has 390 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride is CE, with 160 shipments, followed by JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES USA INC and EMD MILLIPORE CORP. The leading supplier is CE, with 200 shipments, followed by MERCK KGAA and JUBILANT INGREVIA LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and INDIA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride (HS 291524), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CE → CE with 160 shipments, followed by MERCK KGAA → EMD MILLIPORE CORP (81) and JUBILANT INGREVIA LIMITED → JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES USA INC (48).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 160 |
| JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES USA INC | 88 |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORP | 85 |
| BSC QUIMICA LTDA | 10 |
| SUCROAL S A | 7 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 200 |
| MERCK KGAA | 81 |
| JUBILANT INGREVIA LIMITED | 52 |
| JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES LTD | 24 |
| JUBILANT INGREVIA LTD | 13 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 204 |
| INDIA | 89 |
| GERMANY | 86 |
| BELGIUM | 5 |
| CHINA | 4 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 132 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 87 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 85 |
| BATON ROUGE, LA | 27 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 13 |
| LAKE CHARLES, LA | 11 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 10 |
| PORT ARTHUR, TX | 8 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 4 |
| PORT LAVACA, TX | 4 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291524 — Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride
Who imports Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride (HS 291524)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride include CE, JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES USA INC, EMD MILLIPORE CORP, BSC QUIMICA LTDA, and SUCROAL S A.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride?
CE is the largest U.S. importer of Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride (HS 291524), with 160 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride?
Leading suppliers shipping Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride (HS 291524) to the U.S. include CE, MERCK KGAA, JUBILANT INGREVIA LIMITED, JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES LTD, and JUBILANT INGREVIA LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride are there?
ImportDoor has 390 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291524, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride imported from?
Acetic acid and its salts, acetic anhydride is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, INDIA, and GERMANY.
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