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U.S. exports of propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol (HS 290512) totaled $22.6M in July 2026.
Importers of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol paid $615K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $4.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol imports of $11.2M in July 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $12.5M.
Last updated: July 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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170 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 4 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290512 · $11.2M of $156.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905120050 | Propan-2-Ol | $14.6M | 5.19% | 37.02% | $757K |
| 2905120010 | Propan-1-Ol | $1.0M | 2.15% | 11.17% | $22K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905120010 | Propan-1-Ol (propyl Alcohol) | $16.3M |
| 2905120050 | Propan-2-Ol (isopropyl Alcohol) | $13.4M |
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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Imports
$11.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$22.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 42% of it.
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rate provision · imports
56.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 5.50%.