U.S. exports of Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) (HS 290531) totaled $167.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) paid $17K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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232 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290531 · $167.9M of $456.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$167.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $147.8M of Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) and exported $2.0B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905310000 | Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) | $12.4M | 0.13% | 0.78% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905310000 | Ethylene Glycol (Ethanediol) | $167.9M |
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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Exports · August 2026
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Turkey and Egypt together take 47% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.13% of imports for consumption.