U.S. exports of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol (Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol) (SITC 51212) totaled $39.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol (Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol) paid $465K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol (Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol) imports of $14.6M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIsopropyl alcohol (IPA) and n-propyl alcohol serve distinct industrial roles: IPA dominates as a solvent and disinfectant in pharmaceutical, personal care, and electronics manufacturing, while n-propyl alcohol is a key solvent in coatings and printing inks. Both are acyclic monohydric alcohols classified under SITC 51212, and their trade flows are sensitive to pharmaceutical-sector demand cycles and solvent-grade purity specifications. Importers should confirm whether shipments meet USP or industrial-grade standards, as specification mismatches can trigger reclassification disputes at entry.
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183 import shipments a month
The two isomers are chemically distinct: propan-1-ol (n-propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol/IPA) are grouped together under SITC 51212 but may be separated at the HTS 10-digit level. Importers should declare the specific isomer and its purity grade on entry documentation to avoid reclassification.
USP-grade IPA (≥99% purity) used in pharmaceutical or sanitizer applications commands a premium and may require additional documentation, while technical or industrial grades are traded at lower specifications. Buyers should confirm certificate-of-analysis requirements with their supplier before shipment, as grade mismatches can affect both pricing and end-use compliance.
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Basic heading 51212 · $39.8M of $26.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $138.3M of Propyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol (Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol) and exported $360.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.