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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of butanols (SITC 51213) totaled $1.8M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Butanols paid $205K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataButanols — including n-butanol, isobutanol, sec-butanol, and tert-butanol — are versatile C4 alcohols widely used as solvents in coatings, resins, and adhesives, and as chemical intermediates in plasticizer and acrylate production. N-butanol in particular is a primary feedstock for butyl acrylate, making its trade flows closely tied to the global paints and coatings supply chain. Purity grade and isomer identity are the key specification variables that determine end-use suitability and, in some cases, applicable duty treatment.
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N-butanol (1-butanol) accounts for the largest share of traded volume due to its role as a plasticizer and acrylate intermediate. Isobutanol has grown in relevance as a bio-based fuel blendstock candidate, while sec- and tert-butanol are traded in smaller, more specialized volumes for pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis applications.
Importers should verify current antidumping and countervailing duty orders, as certain oxygenated chemical products from specific origins have been subject to trade-remedy proceedings. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is advisable to confirm whether any orders apply to the specific isomer and country of origin.
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