Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Other) (HS 290519) totaled $9.9M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Other) paid $995K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Other) imports of $9.9M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPentanol, decyl alcohol, hexanol, pinacolyl alcohol, and related saturated acyclic monohydric alcohols fall under this heading, each serving distinct industrial roles — from plasticizer and solvent production to pharmaceutical intermediates. The US schedule breaks out specific isomers at the 10-digit level, including 2905191000 (pentanol/amyl alcohol), 2905199010 (decyl alcohol), 2905199020 (hexanol), and 2905199005 (pinacolyl alcohol, a controlled precursor chemical subject to additional regulatory scrutiny). Germany leads US supply, with Mexico and India also significant sources, reflecting both European specialty chemical manufacturing and lower-cost Asian production. Importers should verify correct isomer classification, as misidentification between closely related alcohols can affect duty treatment and chemical control compliance.
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181 import shipments a month
Pinacolyl alcohol (2905199005) is a recognized chemical weapons precursor listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention schedules. Importers must comply with Commerce Department export/import controls and may need to obtain permits or file additional documentation beyond standard customs entry.
Classification at the 10-digit level depends on the specific carbon chain length and structural isomer of the alcohol. Amyl alcohol and its isomers go to 2905191000, hexanol isomers to 2905199020, and decyl alcohol isomers to 2905199010. Residual saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols not elsewhere specified fall to 2905199090 or 2905199095. A licensed customs broker or chemist familiar with IUPAC nomenclature should confirm the correct line.
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Subheading 6 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290519 · $9.9M of $149.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905199090 | Saturated Monohydric Acyclic Alcohols NESOI | $9.1M | 9.42% | 80.74% | $859K |
| 2905199010 | Decyl Alcohol and Isomers Thereof | $380K | 11.56% | 100.00% | $44K |
| 2905191000 | Pentanol (Amyl Alcohol) and Isomers Thereof | $355K | 22.27% | 100.00% | $79K |
| 2905199020 | Hexyl Alcohol and Isomers Thereof | $152K | 8.81% | 100.00% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905199095 | Saturated Monohyd Acyc Alchls & Their Derivs NESOI | $5.9M |
| 2905191000 | Pentanol (Amyl Alcohol) and Isomers Thereof | $1.8M |
| 2905199020 | Hexyl Alcohol (Hexanol) and Isomers Thereof | $1.5M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $86.6M of Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Other) and exported $132.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Mexico together supply 57% of it. Malaysia pays 13.7% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
17.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.94% of imports for consumption.