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U.S. imports of ethylene glycol (ethanediol) (HS 290531) totaled $14.7M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) paid $16K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $105K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) imports of $14.7M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProduced primarily from ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol is a high-volume petrochemical intermediate central to polyester fiber and PET resin manufacturing, as well as antifreeze and coolant formulations. Canada is the leading US supplier under this single-line heading (2905310000), a position reinforced by integrated North American petrochemical infrastructure and USMCA trade terms. Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands round out the top supplier group, reflecting European chemical export capacity. Large-volume liquid bulk shipments are the norm, and importers should be aware that ethylene glycol is subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting requirements.
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Yes. Ethylene glycol is subject to TSCA Section 13 import certification requirements. The importer of record must certify either that the substance complies with TSCA or that it is not subject to TSCA, depending on its intended use. Failure to provide the correct certification can result in CBP holding or refusing the shipment.
The primary commercial grades are monoethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG), and triethylene glycol (TEG), each classified separately in the HTS. Within MEG, purity level (fiber-grade versus industrial-grade) and water content are the critical specifications. Fiber-grade MEG commands a premium and is required for PET bottle and polyester fiber production, while industrial-grade is acceptable for antifreeze and HVAC applications.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905310000 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ETHANEDIOL) | $14.7M | 15.35% | $16K |
ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ETHANEDIOL)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905310000 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ETHANEDIOL) | $117.1M |
ETHYLENE GLYCOL (ETHANEDIOL)
205.3M 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE CHARLES, LA | -- | $42.7M | +$42.7M |
| FREEPORT, TX | -- | $29.4M | +$29.4M |
| PORT LAVACA, TX | -- | $17.4M | +$17.4M |