HS Code 291511
Formic acid
Official description: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Formic acid, its salts and esters : Formic acid
Also searched as: formic acid, methanoic acid
Classification
How 291511 breaks down
Organic chemicals
Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Formic acid
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 291511?
Buyers sourcing formic acid from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 291511 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 291511
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 291511 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 2915
Other HS codes under 2915
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives". If 291511 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 291511: common questions
What is HS code 291511?
HS code 291511 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Formic acid, its salts and esters : Formic acid". The first two digits (29) are the chapter — Organic chemicals — and digits 3-4 (2915) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 291511?
Common products classified under 291511 include formic acid, methanoic acid and similar items matching formic acid. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 291511?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 291511 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (291511) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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