Benzoic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291631)
Benzoic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291631) has 5,068 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Sep 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Benzoic acid, its salts and esters is EASTMAN SPECIALTIES CORP, with 2,065 shipments, followed by BRENNTAG MEXICO S A DE C V and INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC. The leading supplier is EASTMAN SPECIALTIES OU, with 2,237 shipments, followed by EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL BV and WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from ESTONIA and CHINA, arriving primarily at BALTIMORE, MD. 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 Benzoic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291631), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is EASTMAN SPECIALTIES OU → EASTMAN SPECIALTIES CORP with 2,062 shipments, followed by EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL BV → BRENNTAG MEXICO S A DE C V (239) and WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES CO LTD → VELSICOL CHEMICAL LLC (132).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EASTMAN SPECIALTIES CORP | 2,065 |
| BRENNTAG MEXICO S A DE C V | 268 |
| INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC | 155 |
| VELSICOL CHEMICAL LLC | 133 |
| SAFE IBEROAMERICANA S A DE C V | 95 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EASTMAN SPECIALTIES OU | 2,237 |
| EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL BV | 834 |
| WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES CO LTD | 476 |
| WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES COMPANY | 112 |
| TIANJIN DONGDA CHEMICAL GROUP | 109 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ESTONIA | 2,221 |
| CHINA | 1,104 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 588 |
| NETHERLANDS | 447 |
| INDIA | 161 |
| GERMANY | 93 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 79 |
| ITALY | 59 |
| MEXICO | 40 |
| BELGIUM | 39 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | 1,759 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,138 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 297 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 283 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 264 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 220 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 200 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 191 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 178 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 130 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291631 — Benzoic acid, its salts and esters. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Not sure this is the right code? Search all 5,700+ subheadings with the free HS code lookup, or see which product categories are growing in our quarterly State of U.S. Imports reports.
Frequently asked questions about importing Benzoic acid, its salts and esters
Who imports Benzoic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291631)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Benzoic acid, its salts and esters include EASTMAN SPECIALTIES CORP, BRENNTAG MEXICO S A DE C V, INNOSPEC ACTIVE CHEMICALS LLC, VELSICOL CHEMICAL LLC, and SAFE IBEROAMERICANA S A DE C V.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Benzoic acid, its salts and esters?
EASTMAN SPECIALTIES CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Benzoic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291631), with 2,065 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Benzoic acid, its salts and esters?
Leading suppliers shipping Benzoic acid, its salts and esters (HS 291631) to the U.S. include EASTMAN SPECIALTIES OU, EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL BV, WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES CO LTD, WUHAN YOUJI INDUSTRIES COMPANY, and TIANJIN DONGDA CHEMICAL GROUP.
How many U.S. shipments of Benzoic acid, its salts and esters are there?
ImportDoor has 5,068 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291631, spanning Sep 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Benzoic acid, its salts and esters imported from?
Benzoic acid, its salts and esters is imported into the U.S. primarily from ESTONIA, CHINA, and NETHERLANDS ANTILLES.
Find Benzoic acid, its salts and esters importers & suppliers
Get the complete list of U.S. importers and global suppliers for HS 291631, with contact details and container-level shipment records on ImportDoor.
Start for free