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U.S. imports of acetone (propanone) (HS 291411) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Acetone (Propanone) paid $243K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acetone (Propanone) imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAcetone, the simplest ketone and one of the most widely traded industrial solvents globally, is used in coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and as a feedstock for methyl methacrylate and bisphenol-A production. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into acetone derived wholly or partly from cumene (2914111000) — the dominant commercial route via the phenol co-production process — and acetone from other sources (2914115000), a distinction that reflects process-of-manufacture traceability requirements. Germany and Finland lead US imports under this heading, with Thailand and Japan also significant suppliers.
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The split between 2914111000 (cumene-derived) and 2914115000 (other) reflects the fact that the vast majority of commercial acetone is produced via the cumene hydroperoxide process as a co-product with phenol. The distinction allows CBP to track the production pathway, which can be relevant for antidumping or countervailing duty investigations that may be process-specific. Importers must document the manufacturing route in their entry records.
Acetone was removed from the DEA List II chemical schedule in 2010 for most commercial quantities, but importers should verify current DEA thresholds, as reporting requirements can apply at very large volumes. Under EPA TSCA, acetone is on the inventory and importers must provide the standard TSCA certification. It is also a VOC-regulated substance under certain EPA air quality rules, which may affect downstream use documentation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $7.8M | +$7.8M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| CANADA | $37K | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| JAPAN | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| COSTA RICA | $23K | $268K | +$245K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2914111000 | ACETONE DERIVED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM CUMENE | $1.5M | 15.45% | $226K |
| 2914115000 | ACETONE NOT DERIVED FROM CUMENE | $160K | 13.04% | $16K |
ACETONE DERIVED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM CUMENE
ACETONE NOT DERIVED FROM CUMENE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2914110000 | ACETONE (PROPANONE) | $12.8M |
ACETONE (PROPANONE)
9.0M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.3M | $10.7M | +$9.4M |
| New York | -- | $751K | +$751K |
| Pennsylvania | $11K | $405K | +$393K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.3M | $7.5M | +$6.2M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $2.8M | +$2.8M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $784K | +$784K |