Adipic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291712)
Adipic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291712) has 1,175 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Adipic acid, its salts and esters is SOLVAY USA INC, with 340 shipments, followed by INGREDIS US LLC and ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA. The leading supplier is RHODIA BRASIL S A, with 243 shipments, followed by RHODIA BRASIL SA and CHONGQING HUAFON CHEMICAL CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and CHINA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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 August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/291712-adipic-acid-its-salts-and-esters
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Adipic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291712), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is RHODIA BRASIL S A → SOLVAY USA INC with 177 shipments, followed by RHODIA BRASIL SA → SOLVAY USA INC (161) and DKS CO LTD → INGREDIS US LLC (44).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOLVAY USA INC | 340 |
| INGREDIS US LLC | 44 |
| ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA | 39 |
| AVS CHEMICAL LLC | 35 |
| SOLENIS LLC | 34 |
| GANTRADE CORP | 30 |
| TOYO TIRE NORTH AMERICA MANUFACTURI | 24 |
| EQUUS USA INC | 22 |
| RICOH ELECTRONICS INC | 20 |
| NOVASOL NORTH AMERICA INC | 17 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| RHODIA BRASIL S A | 243 |
| RHODIA BRASIL SA | 176 |
| CHONGQING HUAFON CHEMICAL CO LTD | 44 |
| DKS CO LTD | 44 |
| TAEKWANG FINE CHEMICAL CO LTD | 31 |
| GANTRADE DALIAN CO LTD | 30 |
| KLJ PLASTICIZERS LTD | 30 |
| JAYANT AGRO ORGANICS LTD | 27 |
| PAYAL POLYPLAST PVT LTD | 26 |
| AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 24 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 422 |
| CHINA | 211 |
| INDIA | 144 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 115 |
| JAPAN | 83 |
| NETHERLANDS | 35 |
| BELGIUM | 25 |
| GERMANY | 22 |
| ITALY | 19 |
| TAIWAN | 17 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 333 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 165 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 147 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 88 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 86 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 68 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 68 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 43 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 40 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 32 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291712 — Adipic acid, its salts and esters. 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 2917: Polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Adipic acid, its salts and esters
Who imports Adipic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291712)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Adipic acid, its salts and esters include SOLVAY USA INC, INGREDIS US LLC, ESSENTIAL CHEMICALS USA, AVS CHEMICAL LLC, and SOLENIS LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Adipic acid, its salts and esters?
SOLVAY USA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Adipic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291712), with 340 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Adipic acid, its salts and esters?
Leading suppliers shipping Adipic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291712) to the U.S. include RHODIA BRASIL S A, RHODIA BRASIL SA, CHONGQING HUAFON CHEMICAL CO LTD, DKS CO LTD, and TAEKWANG FINE CHEMICAL CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Adipic acid, its salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 1,175 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291712, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Adipic acid, its salts and esters imported from?
Adipic acid, its salts and esters is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, CHINA, and INDIA.
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