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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of acyclic alcohols, n.e.s. (SITC 51229) totaled $22.2M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Acyclic Alcohols, N.E.S. paid $3.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $21.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe residual acyclic alcohols category captures polyhydric and other open-chain alcohols not enumerated elsewhere in the SITC schedule — a heterogeneous group that can include specialty glycols, sugar alcohols, and long-chain fatty alcohols used across personal care, plastics, and surfactant industries. Because the heading is a catch-all, correct classification requires careful review of the chemical structure and carbon chain length to confirm the product does not belong in a more specific heading. Trade professionals should obtain a detailed certificate of analysis and, where ambiguous, consider requesting a binding ruling from CBP.
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Acyclic alcohols with their own dedicated SITC lines — such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, glycerol, pentaerythritol, mannitol, and sorbitol — must be classified in those specific headings. Only open-chain alcohols that do not fit a named heading fall into this residual category, making a precise chemical identity document essential for correct classification.
Long-chain saturated fatty alcohols such as cetyl and stearyl alcohol are acyclic and, if not covered by a more specific provision, can fall here. However, their classification may also be influenced by whether they are derived from natural fats or synthesized petrochemically, so a binding ruling or broker consultation is recommended for first-time importers.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $5.7M | $6.5M | +$814K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $3.6M | $5.0M | +$1.4M |
| MEXICO | $140K | $5.3M | +$5.2M |
| JAPAN | $1.5M | $3.4M | +$1.8M |
| CANADA | $266K | $4.2M | +$3.9M |
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