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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of aromatic cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (SITC 51235) totaled $3.0M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Aromatic Cyclic Alcohols and Their Halogenated, Sulfonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives paid $509K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Aromatic Cyclic Alcohols and Their Halogenated, Sulfonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives imports of $3.0M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAromatic cyclic alcohols — compounds where a hydroxyl group is attached to a non-phenolic aromatic ring carbon, such as benzyl alcohol — are distinguished from phenols by the position of the –OH group and serve as solvents, fragrance fixatives, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, and nitrosated derivatives are reactive specialty chemicals used in dye synthesis, agrochemical production, and fine chemical manufacturing. Correct classification requires structural evidence confirming that the hydroxyl is on an aliphatic carbon adjacent to the aromatic ring rather than directly on the ring, which would place the compound in the phenol headings instead.
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In aromatic cyclic alcohols, the hydroxyl group is bonded to a carbon in the side chain (aliphatic carbon) rather than directly to the aromatic ring. When the –OH is directly on the ring, the compound is a phenol and belongs in a different SITC heading. A structural diagram or IUPAC name from the supplier's certificate of analysis is the most reliable way to confirm correct classification.
Benzyl alcohol is generally not a controlled substance, but certain grades used as pharmaceutical preservatives are subject to FDA oversight. Industrial-grade benzyl alcohol may also require TSCA compliance documentation. Importers should confirm the intended end use and grade to determine which regulatory pathway applies.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $1.1M | $19K | -$1.1M |
| INDIA | $715K | $5K | -$710K |
| CHINA | $545K | $30K | -$515K |
| NETHERLANDS | $328K | $27K | -$301K |
| CANADA | -- | $319K | +$319K |
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