4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413)
4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413) has 6,760 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) is CE, with 228 shipments, followed by XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP. The leading supplier is CE, with 311 shipments, followed by XYLEM EUROPE GMBH and RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and MEXICO, 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CE → CE with 227 shipments, followed by XYLEM EUROPE GMBH → XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC (170) and RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD → FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS (92).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 228 |
| XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC | 170 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 125 |
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | 123 |
| FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS | 121 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 311 |
| XYLEM EUROPE GMBH | 183 |
| RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD | 94 |
| BOC GASES IRELAND LTD | 84 |
| SEACO SHIPPING SA CARE OF | 80 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,433 |
| MEXICO | 447 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 323 |
| INDIA | 316 |
| GERMANY | 233 |
| JAPAN | 208 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 197 |
| SWEDEN | 192 |
| VIET NAM | 154 |
| ISRAEL | 148 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,849 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 889 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 849 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 702 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 349 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 251 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 237 |
| TACOMA, WA | 213 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 168 |
| MIAMI, FL | 152 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291413 — 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone). The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone)
Who imports 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) include CE, XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC, GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC, and FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone)?
CE is the largest U.S. importer of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413), with 228 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone)?
Leading suppliers shipping 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413) to the U.S. include CE, XYLEM EUROPE GMBH, RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD, BOC GASES IRELAND LTD, and SEACO SHIPPING SA CARE OF.
How many U.S. shipments of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) are there?
ImportDoor has 6,760 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291413, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) imported from?
4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, MEXICO, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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