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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol, 80% or higher alcoholic strength (SITC 51215) totaled $32.9M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Undenatured Ethyl Alcohol, 80% or Higher Alcoholic Strength paid $2.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $22.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Undenatured Ethyl Alcohol, 80% or Higher Alcoholic Strength imports of $32.9M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $25.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUndenatured ethyl alcohol at 80% or higher alcoholic strength by volume is a tightly regulated commodity at the intersection of beverage alcohol, pharmaceutical, and industrial solvent markets — its undenatured status means it is subject to TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) oversight in addition to standard CBP entry requirements. Tariff-rate quota treatment applies to certain ethanol imports, making quota timing and country-of-origin documentation critical for cost management. Importers must obtain the appropriate TTB permits before entry, as failure to do so can result in seizure regardless of customs clearance status.
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Importers must hold a valid TTB Importer's Basic Permit and, depending on intended use, may also need a TTB Industrial Use Permit. CBP will not release the shipment without evidence of TTB authorization, so permit applications should be filed well in advance of the first shipment.
Certain undenatured ethanol imports are subject to TRQ treatment, meaning the in-quota duty rate applies only up to a specified annual volume; above-quota entries face a significantly higher duty. Importers should monitor quota fill levels through CBP's online portal and time shipments accordingly to avoid above-quota duty exposure.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $57K | $36.4M | +$36.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $22.9M | +$22.9M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $10K | $22.7M | +$22.7M |
| BRAZIL | $20.6M | $43K | -$20.6M |
| MEXICO | $94K | $19.9M | +$19.8M |