U.S. exports of Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) (HS 291212) totaled $74K in August 2026.
Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) imports of $3K in August 2026 ran 89% below the year-to-date monthly average of $33K.
Last updated: August 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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$3KYoY · free account
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$74KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $386K of Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) and exported $2.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 9 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291212 · $74K of $24.7M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912120000 | Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) | $3K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $350 |
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) | $74K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 67% of it.
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duty collected equals 10.01% of imports for consumption.