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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of acyclic alcohols, n.e.s. (SITC 51229) totaled $44.1M in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Acyclic Alcohols, N.E.S. paid $6.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $41.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acyclic Alcohols, N.E.S. imports of $44.1M in July 2026 ran 49% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29.5M.
Last updated: July 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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584 shipments/mo
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$44.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$44.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and China together supply 52% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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