HTS Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals Tariff Rates (2026)

Includes organic chemicals such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and heterocyclic compounds.

Rate Overview

4.2%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 29

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
2901	Acyclic hydrocarbons	Free	N/A	25%
2902	Cyclic hydrocarbons	Free	N/A	25%
2905	Acyclic alcohols	Free	N/A	25%
2917	Polycarboxylic acids	3.7%	N/A	25%
2933	Heterocyclic compounds	3.7%	N/A	25%
2934	Nucleic acids and their salts	3.7%	N/A	25%
2941	Antibiotics	Free	N/A	25%
2903	Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons	5.4%	N/A	25%
2907	Phenols and phenol-alcohols	5.5%	N/A	25%

Common Products

EthanolMethanolCitric acidAcetic acidAcetoneBenzeneVitaminsAmino acidsHormones

Organic Chemicals fall under Chapter 29 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, one of the moderate-duty product categories. Includes organic chemicals such as hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and heterocyclic compounds. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 4.2%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Ethanol, Methanol, Citric acid, Acetic acid, Acetone, Benzene, Vitamins, Amino acids, Hormones. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 28, Chapter 30, Chapter 38, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals)?

The average MFN duty rate for organic chemicals is 4.2%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 29?

Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals, including Ethanol, Methanol, Citric acid, Acetic acid, Acetone. Related chapters include Chapter 28, Chapter 30, Chapter 38.

Are organic chemicals subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.