SITCSection 5

Butanols

Name: Butanols (SITC 51213) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 51213Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $12.7M; YTD $45.5M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $2.4M

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U.S. imports of butanols (SITC 51213) totaled $12.7M in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.

Importers of Butanols paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $12.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Butanols imports of $12.7M in July 2026 ran 95% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.5M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Butanols — 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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18 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$12.7MYoY · Pro

Exports

$2.4MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$12.8M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 225 of 465 in section 5

Share of section 5 imports0.04%

Basic heading 51213 · $12.7M of $28.9B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Netherlands and Belgium together supply 92% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

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entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which butanol isomers are most actively traded in US import markets?

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.

Are butanol imports subject to any trade-remedy measures?

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.