Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516)
Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof (HS 290516) has 561 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof is INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC, with 44 shipments, followed by BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE and PERSTORP POLYOLS INC. The leading supplier is PERSTORP OXO AB, with 107 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 August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/290516-octanol-octyl-alcohol-and-isomers-thereof
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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 43 shipments, followed by CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS PVT LTD → BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE (25) and PERSTORP OXO AB → PERSTORP POLYOLS INC (22).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INGEVITY NORTH CHARLESTON SC | 44 |
| BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO CTO SAN ROQUE PTE | 28 |
| PERSTORP POLYOLS INC | 21 |
| CHEMENCE INC | 20 |
| AMERICAN CHEMIE INC | 19 |
| AMERICAN VINYL COMPANY | 15 |
| ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS INC | 12 |
| SOUTH COAST HOUSTON CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC | 12 |
| COLONIAL CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS | 11 |
| BERTSCHI NORTH AMERICA INC | 8 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PERSTORP OXO AB | 107 |
| CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS PVT LTD | 55 |
| CHINA SYNCHEM TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 28 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG DIVISION OXIDE | 17 |
| CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS LIMITED | 16 |
| GRUPA AZOTY ZAKLADY AZOTOWE KEDZIERZYN S A | 15 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG | 15 |
| GRUPA AZOTY ZAKLADY AZOTOWE | 13 |
| PT ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS | 12 |
| PILIPINAS KAO INC | 11 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 111 |
| SWEDEN | 97 |
| CHINA | 69 |
| BELGIUM | 64 |
| FRANCE | 38 |
| GERMANY | 34 |
| SINGAPORE | 17 |
| PHILIPPINES | 13 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 12 |
| BAHAMAS | 11 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 110 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 85 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 78 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 73 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 38 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 28 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 24 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 19 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 17 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 15 |
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.
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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, PERSTORP POLYOLS INC, CHEMENCE 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 44 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 DIVISION OXIDE, and CHEMSPEC CHEMICALS LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 561 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290516, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 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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