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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of monohydric alcohols, not elsewhere specified (SITC 51219) totaled $23.0M in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Monohydric Alcohols, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $2.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $21.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Monohydric Alcohols, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $23.0M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSITC 51219 captures monohydric alcohols that do not fall into the more specifically defined headings — a residual category that can include specialty alcohols such as amyl alcohols, hexanols, decanol, dodecanol at non-industrial grades, and various synthetic or fermentation-derived alcohols used in flavors, fragrances, and fine chemical synthesis. Because this is a catch-all classification, correct assignment requires confirming that the specific alcohol in question is not more precisely classifiable under another SITC heading, making pre-entry classification review particularly important. Purity, carbon chain length, and intended end-use are the primary variables that customs authorities examine when auditing entries under this residual code.
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424 shipments/mo
Basic heading 153 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 51219 · $23.0M of $28.9B
The NES (not elsewhere specified) designation means 51219 applies only when the alcohol does not fit a named heading such as 51212 (propanols), 51213 (butanols), 51214 (octanols), or 51217 (industrial fatty alcohols). Importers should work through the SITC schedule systematically, and when in doubt, obtain a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker to avoid misclassification penalties.
Yes — residual headings attract heightened scrutiny because they are sometimes used to misclassify goods that belong under a more specific (and potentially higher-duty or trade-remedy-affected) code. Importers should maintain detailed product specifications, CAS numbers, and certificates of analysis to substantiate the classification if CBP requests a post-entry review.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and India together supply 59% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$23.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$21.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.