U.S. exports of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol (HS 290512) totaled $39.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol paid $465K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol imports of $14.6M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPropan-2-ol — universally known as isopropyl alcohol (IPA) — and its straight-chain isomer propan-1-ol are classified together under this heading, with the US schedule separating them at the 10-digit level (2905120010 for n-propanol; 2905120050 for IPA). IPA is a high-volume solvent used in pharmaceuticals, electronics cleaning, cosmetics, and hand sanitizers, while n-propanol serves more specialized solvent and chemical synthesis roles. Canada leads US supply under USMCA, with Taiwan and South Africa also significant sources.
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183 import shipments a month
The US schedule assigns propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol) to 2905120010 and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) to 2905120050. Correct identification of the isomer is required at entry; a certificate of analysis or safety data sheet confirming the compound's identity is standard supporting documentation.
Pharmaceutical-grade IPA intended for use in drug manufacturing or as an active ingredient in OTC hand sanitizers falls under FDA oversight. Importers should ensure the product meets USP or equivalent purity specifications and that the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA if the IPA is destined for drug product use.
Subheading 3 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290512 · $39.8M of $456.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$39.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $138.3M of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol and exported $358.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905120050 | Propan-2-Ol | $13.7M | 3.02% | 28.29% | $414K |
| 2905120010 | Propan-1-Ol | $930K | 5.47% | 17.15% | $51K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905120050 | Propan-2-Ol (Isopropyl Alcohol) | $22.4M |
| 2905120010 | Propan-1-Ol (Propyl Alcohol) | $17.3M |
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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India and Mexico together take 44% of it.
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rate provision · imports
72.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.18% of imports for consumption.