Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516)
Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516) has 484 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof is INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC, with 37 shipments, followed by BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE and CHEMENCE INC. The leading supplier is PERSTORP OXO AB, with 92 shipments, followed by CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS PVT LTD and CHINA SYNCHEM TECHNOLOGY CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and SWEDEN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PERSTORP OXO AB → INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC with 36 shipments, followed by CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS PVT LTD → BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE (23) and PERSTORP OXO AB → PERSTORP POLYOLS INC (22).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC | 37 |
| BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE | 24 |
| CHEMENCE INC | 20 |
| PERSTORP POLYOLS INC | 20 |
| AMERICAN CHEMIE INC | 16 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PERSTORP OXO AB | 92 |
| CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS PVT LTD | 49 |
| CHINA SYNCHEM TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 28 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG | 14 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG DIVISION OXIDE | 14 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 90 |
| SWEDEN | 86 |
| CHINA | 68 |
| BELGIUM | 50 |
| FRANCE | 34 |
| GERMANY | 27 |
| SINGAPORE | 14 |
| PHILIPPINES | 13 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 11 |
| THAILAND | 10 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 93 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 75 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 70 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 60 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 28 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 24 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 21 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 15 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 14 |
| MIAMI, FL | 13 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290516 — Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof
Who imports Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof include INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC, BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE, CHEMENCE INC, PERSTORP POLYOLS INC, and AMERICAN CHEMIE INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof?
INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC is the largest U.S. importer of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516), with 37 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof?
Leading suppliers shipping Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516) to the U.S. include PERSTORP OXO AB, CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS PVT LTD, CHINA SYNCHEM TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, INEOS EUROPE AG, and INEOS EUROPE AG DIVISION OXIDE.
How many U.S. shipments of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 484 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290516, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
Where is Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof imported from?
Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, SWEDEN, and CHINA.
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