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Harmonized System
U.S. exports of ethanal (acetaldehyde) (HS 291212) totaled $441K in July 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAcetaldehyde is an acyclic aldehyde serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of acetic acid, acetic anhydride, pyridine derivatives, and various flavoring compounds, with China the leading US import source under tariff line 2912120000. Sweden and Germany also supply the US market, reflecting European production from ethanol-based routes. As a volatile, flammable liquid with a low flash point, acetaldehyde shipments require strict DOT hazmat compliance, and its presence on the TSCA inventory means importers must provide the standard TSCA certification at entry.
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Acetaldehyde is consumed primarily as a chemical intermediate for producing acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and crotonaldehyde, which feed into solvents, plastics, and pharmaceutical synthesis. It also has direct use as a flavoring agent and in the production of pyridine and pyridine derivatives used in agrochemicals and vitamins.
No — HTS classification is based on the chemical identity of the imported substance, not its production route. Both ethylene-oxidation and ethanol-dehydrogenation routes yield the same compound (ethanal, CAS 75-07-0), which classifies under 2912120000 regardless of origin or manufacturing method.
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Subheading 10 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291212 · $0 of $25.1M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912120000 | Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912120000 | Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) | $441K |
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.
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$0YoY · Pro
Exports
$441KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Philippines together take 87% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.