Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid (HS 291511)
Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid (HS 291511) has 351 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid is TAMINCO US LLC, with 58 shipments, followed by JOHE PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS S A and GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP. The leading supplier is TAMINCO FINLAND OY, with 80 shipments, followed by TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY and SHANDONG ACID TECHNOLOGY CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and FINLAND, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/291511-formic-acid-its-salts-and-esters-formic-acid
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid (HS 291511), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TAMINCO FINLAND OY → JOHE PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS S A with 42 shipments, followed by TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY → TAMINCO US LLC (38) and YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD → GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP (18).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TAMINCO US LLC | 58 |
| JOHE PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS S A | 42 |
| GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP | 19 |
| UNIVAR CANADA | 13 |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 12 |
| BASF MEXICANA S A DE C V | 10 |
| CLEARTECH INDUSTRIES INC | 9 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC | 9 |
| GALATA CHEMICALS LLC | 8 |
| JOHE PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS S A DE C V | 8 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TAMINCO FINLAND OY | 80 |
| TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 48 |
| SHANDONG ACID TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 33 |
| YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD | 21 |
| PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB | 13 |
| ASAMBLY CHEMICALS CO LTD | 8 |
| BASF SE | 8 |
| LIAOCHENG RUIJIN HONG KONG CO LTD | 7 |
| REACTANA KATALYSATOREN UND | 7 |
| HONEYWELL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS SEELZE GMBH WUNSTORFER | 6 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 128 |
| FINLAND | 94 |
| BELGIUM | 31 |
| GERMANY | 31 |
| NETHERLANDS | 19 |
| SWEDEN | 14 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 11 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 5 |
| SPAIN | 4 |
| ITALY | 3 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 101 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 34 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 31 |
| TACOMA, WA | 30 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 28 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 25 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 20 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 19 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 17 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 10 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291511 — Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid. 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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Other six-digit codes in HS 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid
Who imports Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid (HS 291511)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid include TAMINCO US LLC, JOHE PRODUCTOS QUIMICOS S A, GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP, UNIVAR CANADA, and EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid?
TAMINCO US LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid (HS 291511), with 58 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid?
Leading suppliers shipping Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid (HS 291511) to the U.S. include TAMINCO FINLAND OY, TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, SHANDONG ACID TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD, and PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB.
How many U.S. shipments of Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid are there?
ImportDoor has 351 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291511, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid imported from?
Formic acid, its salts and esters, formic acid is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, FINLAND, and BELGIUM.
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