2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) (HS 290541)
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) (HS 290541) has 1,972 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) is GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, with 152 shipments, followed by PERSTORP POLYOLS INC and AALBORZ CHEMICAL LLC. The leading supplier is VINATI ORGANICS LIMITED, with 224 shipments, followed by TOYO GOSEI CO LTD and PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB. 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/290541-2-ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-propane-1-3-diol-trimethylolpropane
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) (HS 290541), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TOYO GOSEI CO LTD → GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP with 150 shipments, followed by PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB → PERSTORP POLYOLS INC (127) and VINATI ORGANICS LIMITED → NALCO COMPANY (61).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 152 |
| PERSTORP POLYOLS INC | 127 |
| AALBORZ CHEMICAL LLC | 91 |
| NALCO COMPANY | 63 |
| FIRMENICH FTZ49H | 60 |
| BASS PRO LLC | 50 |
| AEROSOL GAS COMPANY | 39 |
| XINGFA USA CORP | 37 |
| STANSPORT 2801 EAST 12TH | 35 |
| OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC | 31 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VINATI ORGANICS LIMITED | 224 |
| TOYO GOSEI CO LTD | 200 |
| PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB | 199 |
| HUA SHENG HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL LTD | 107 |
| ETERNAL MATERIAL CO LTD | 99 |
| QINGDAO HAIFUDA METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD | 72 |
| QINGDAO HAIFUDA METAL PRODUCTS CO | 53 |
| ETERNAL MATERIALS CO LTD | 49 |
| LANXESS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 42 |
| BROEKMAN LOGISTICS EUROPOORT | 36 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 784 |
| INDIA | 278 |
| SWEDEN | 199 |
| JAPAN | 197 |
| TAIWAN | 145 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 57 |
| BELGIUM | 38 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 37 |
| NETHERLANDS | 33 |
| UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS | 25 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 551 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 270 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 230 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 166 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 147 |
| TACOMA, WA | 116 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 113 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 108 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 56 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 49 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290541 — 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane). 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 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane)
Who imports 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) (HS 290541)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) include GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, PERSTORP POLYOLS INC, AALBORZ CHEMICAL LLC, NALCO COMPANY, and FIRMENICH FTZ49H.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane)?
GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP is the largest U.S. importer of 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) (HS 290541), with 152 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane)?
Leading suppliers shipping 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) (HS 290541) to the U.S. include VINATI ORGANICS LIMITED, TOYO GOSEI CO LTD, PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB, HUA SHENG HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL LTD, and ETERNAL MATERIAL CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) are there?
ImportDoor has 1,972 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290541, spanning Nov 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) imported from?
2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and SWEDEN.
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