Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) (HS 290517)
Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) (HS 290517) has 4,418 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) is ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS INC, with 693 shipments, followed by VVF LLC and AMPAK COMPANY INC. The leading supplier is PT ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS, with 849 shipments, followed by VVF INDIA LIMITED and GODREJ INDUSTRIES LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, 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/290517-dodecan-1-ol-lauryl-alcohol-hexadecan-1-ol-cetyl-alcohol-and-octadecan-1-ol-stearyl-alcohol
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) (HS 290517), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PT ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS → ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS INC with 687 shipments, followed by VVF INDIA LIMITED → VVF LLC (150) and PT ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS → COAST SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED (129).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS INC | 693 |
| VVF LLC | 179 |
| AMPAK COMPANY INC | 177 |
| KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC | 156 |
| SOLVAY USA INC | 141 |
| INNOVENT INC | 136 |
| COAST SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED | 129 |
| VANTAGE SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS INC | 119 |
| MILTON MANOR INC | 100 |
| PETER CREMER NORTH AMERICA | 97 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PT ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS | 849 |
| VVF INDIA LIMITED | 515 |
| GODREJ INDUSTRIES LTD | 370 |
| PT MUSIM MAS | 256 |
| KL KEPONG OLEOMAS SDN BHD | 153 |
| AMERICAN HYGIENICS CORP | 137 |
| FUJIAN MEINKIND BABY PRODUCTS CO | 100 |
| CLARIANT IGL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED | 97 |
| FATTY CHEMICAL M SDN BHD | 86 |
| MUSIM MAS | 76 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,098 |
| INDIA | 1,006 |
| SINGAPORE | 648 |
| MALAYSIA | 410 |
| INDONESIA | 317 |
| ROMANIA | 140 |
| SOLOMON ISLANDS | 105 |
| EQUATORIAL GUINEA | 104 |
| GERMANY | 85 |
| URUGUAY | 57 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,311 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 707 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 552 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 518 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 210 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 200 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 193 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 180 |
| TACOMA, WA | 90 |
| MIAMI, FL | 85 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290517 — Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol). 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 Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol)
Who imports Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) (HS 290517)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) include ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS INC, VVF LLC, AMPAK COMPANY INC, KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS LLC, and SOLVAY USA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol)?
ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) (HS 290517), with 693 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol)?
Leading suppliers shipping Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) (HS 290517) to the U.S. include PT ECOGREEN OLEOCHEMICALS, VVF INDIA LIMITED, GODREJ INDUSTRIES LTD, PT MUSIM MAS, and KL KEPONG OLEOMAS SDN BHD.
How many U.S. shipments of Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) are there?
ImportDoor has 4,418 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290517, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) imported from?
Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and SINGAPORE.
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