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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers (SITC 51214) totaled $388K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Octanol (Octyl Alcohol) and Isomers paid $86K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $388K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Octanol (Octyl Alcohol) and Isomers imports of $388K in April 2026 ran 87% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 data2-ethylhexanol — the dominant commercial isomer within this heading — is a critical plasticizer-alcohol feedstock, consumed primarily in the production of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and other phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers used in PVC compounding. Octanol isomers are also used as surfactant intermediates and fragrance components, giving this SITC 51214 heading a broad downstream footprint across chemicals, plastics, and personal care. Trade volumes track closely with PVC production cycles and plasticizer demand in construction and automotive markets.
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2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) is the primary feedstock for phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers, which are high-volume additives in PVC production. Its dominance reflects the scale of global plasticizer demand; other octanol isomers such as 1-octanol are traded in smaller volumes for fragrance and surfactant applications.
Standard chemical import documentation includes a commercial invoice with CAS number and purity specification, a safety data sheet (SDS), and, where applicable, a certificate of analysis. If the shipment originates from a country subject to chemical-sector Section 301 tariffs, additional tariff classification review is warranted.
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Monthly import values over time