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U.S. imports of octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers (HS 290516) totaled $388K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Octanol (Octyl Alcohol) and Isomers paid $86K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $388K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Octanol (Octyl Alcohol) and Isomers imports of $388K in April 2026 ran 87% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 data2-Ethylhexan-1-ol — the dominant commercial isomer of octanol — is a primary plasticizer alcohol used in the production of DEHP and other phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers for PVC, as well as in surfactants and lubricant additives. The US schedule separates 2-ethylhexan-1-ol (2905160010) from other octanol isomers (2905160050). Netherlands leads US imports, reflecting the large oxo-alcohol production complex in the Rotterdam area, with India and China also significant sources.
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2-Ethylhexan-1-ol (2-EH) is by far the highest-volume octanol isomer in global trade, primarily because it is the direct precursor to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and alternative plasticizers. Its commercial significance justifies a dedicated tariff line (2905160010), while less-traded octanol isomers are grouped under the residual line 2905160050.
Import demand for 2-ethylhexanol tracks closely with PVC compounding activity and the plasticizer market. Shifts toward non-phthalate plasticizers (such as DINCH or DOTP) still require 2-EH as a feedstock, sustaining demand. Supply concentration in the Netherlands and growing capacity in Asia mean that freight rates and regional oxo-alcohol plant utilization rates are key price drivers for US importers.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905160050 | OCTANOLS AND ISOMERS (EXC ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL) | $388K | 22.14% | $86K |
| 2905160010 | 2-ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL (OCTYL ALCOHOL) | $0 | -- | -- |
OCTANOLS AND ISOMERS (EXC ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL)
2-ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL (OCTYL ALCOHOL)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905160010 | 2-ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL (OCTYL ALCOHOL) | $16.8M |
| 2905160050 | OCTANOLS AND ISOMERS, EXCEPT ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL | $4.4M |
2-ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL (OCTYL ALCOHOL)
14.4M kg
OCTANOLS AND ISOMERS, EXCEPT ETHYLHEXAN-1-OL
2.8M 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $14.7M | +$14.7M |
| Louisiana | $160K | $3.0M | +$2.9M |
| New Jersey | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $18.0M | +$18.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $160K | $425K | +$265K |