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U.S. imports of acyclic polyhydric alcohols (other) (HS 290549) totaled $2.7M in June 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols (Other) paid $581K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acyclic Polyhydric Alcohols (Other) imports of $2.7M in June 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.8M.
China 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.
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| Rank# | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XYLITOL | $2.0M | -- |
| 2 | POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOLS DERIVED FROM SUGARS; NESOI | $323K | -- |
| 3 | TRIOLS AND TETROLS | $185K | -- |
| 4 | OTHER ACYCLIC POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOLS | $137K | -- |
| 5 | ESTERS OF GLYCEROL W/ACIDS OF 2904 | $8K | -- |
| 6 | ACYCLIC POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOLS, NESOI | $0 | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905493000 | XYLITOL | $2.0M | 20.77% | 122.38% | $422K |
| 2905494000 | POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOLS DERIVED FROM SUGARS; NESOI | $323K | 23.67% | 100.00% | $77K |
| 2905491000 | TRIOLS AND TETROLS | $185K | 31.56% | 100.00% | $58K |
| 2905495001 | OTHER ACYCLIC POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOLS | $137K | 17.17% | 100.00% | $24K |
| 2905492000 | ESTERS OF GLYCEROL W/ACIDS OF 2904 | $8K | 15.51% | 100.00% | $1K |
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 | $949K |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $396K | $448K | +$52K |
| New Jersey | $309K | $97K | -$212K |
| Iowa | $284K | -- | -$284K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $692K | -- | -$692K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $401K | $3K | -$397K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $334K | -- | -$334K |