U.S. imports of Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols (Other) (HS 290549) totaled $5.2M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols (Other) paid $630K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChina is the primary US source for this residual polyhydric-alcohol heading, which spans a commercially diverse set of compounds including triols, tetrols, xylitol, sugar-derived polyols, and glycerol esters of acids of heading 2904. The US schedule breaks these out across several 10-digit lines — including 2905491000 (triols and tetrols), 2905493000 (xylitol), and 2905494000 (polyhydric alcohols derived from sugars) — meaning correct classification requires identifying the specific compound rather than relying on the catch-all line 2905495001. Xylitol, a widely used sugar-alcohol sweetener, is subject to Section 301 tariffs when imported from China, making origin documentation and potential sourcing from Finland or France commercially significant for food and confectionery buyers.
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Classification depends on the compound's chemical identity: xylitol goes to 2905493000, triols and tetrols to 2905491000, sugar-derived polyols to 2905494000, and glycerol esters of acids of heading 2904 to 2905492000. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis confirming the compound name and CAS number, and consult a licensed customs broker when the product could fit more than one line.
Yes — xylitol originating in China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from Finland or France, both significant suppliers under this heading, should verify origin documentation carefully to ensure correct duty treatment.
Subheading 10 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290549 · $5.2M of $149.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.9M of Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols (Other) and exported $15.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905493000 | Xylitol | $4.0M | 10.84% | 92.01% | $430K |
| 2905494000 | Polyhydric Alcohols Derived From Sugars; NESOI | $960K | 12.82% | 100.00% | $123K |
| 2905491000 | Triols and Tetrols | $261K | 26.51% | 100.00% | $69K |
| 2905495001 | Other Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols | $77K | 9.78% | 100.00% | $8K |
| 2905492000 | Esters of Glycerol W/Acids of 2904 | $4K | 12.51% | 100.00% | $488 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905490000 | Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols, NESOI | $1.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Colombia and China together supply 60% of it. China pays 38.5% duty; Colombia 2.5%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.96% of imports for consumption.