Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531)
Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531) has 3,340 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate is CE, with 182 shipments, followed by GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP and IFF INC. The leading supplier is CE, with 191 shipments, followed by INEOS EUROPE AG and YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen 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 Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CE → CE with 182 shipments, followed by INEOS EUROPE AG → GREENFIELD GLOABL USA INC (75) and YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD → GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP (75).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 182 |
| GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP | 159 |
| IFF INC | 117 |
| SYMRISE INC | 100 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 94 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 191 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG | 128 |
| YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD | 125 |
| ANHUI JINHE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 122 |
| RHODIA BRASIL SA | 88 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,313 |
| INDIA | 452 |
| MEXICO | 328 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 234 |
| GERMANY | 208 |
| BRAZIL | 159 |
| BELGIUM | 136 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 96 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 84 |
| JAPAN | 47 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,719 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 413 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 170 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 167 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 132 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 110 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 104 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 86 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 80 |
| TACOMA, WA | 46 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291531 — Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate. 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 Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate
Who imports Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate include CE, GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP, IFF INC, SYMRISE INC, and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate?
CE is the largest U.S. importer of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531), with 182 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate?
Leading suppliers shipping Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531) to the U.S. include CE, INEOS EUROPE AG, YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD, ANHUI JINHE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, and RHODIA BRASIL SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate are there?
ImportDoor has 3,340 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291531, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate imported from?
Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and MEXICO.
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