Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol (HS 290542)
Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol (HS 290542) has 2,794 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol is PERSTORP POLYOLS INC, with 629 shipments, followed by DELSI CORP and INTERATLAS CHEMICAL INC. The leading supplier is PERSTORP CHEMICALS GMBH, with 643 shipments, followed by LCY CHEMICAL CORP and ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at SAVANNAH, GA. 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/290542-other-polyhydric-alcohols-pentaerythritol
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol (HS 290542), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PERSTORP CHEMICALS GMBH → PERSTORP POLYOLS INC with 372 shipments, followed by ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED → DELSI CORP (285) and PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB → PERSTORP POLYOLS INC (230).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PERSTORP POLYOLS INC | 629 |
| DELSI CORP | 294 |
| INTERATLAS CHEMICAL INC | 246 |
| SOLUTIA INC | 148 |
| HOWARD SHEPPARD | 146 |
| INGEVITY CORP | 121 |
| CHEMENTRY INDUSTRIES INC | 107 |
| PATRIOT LOGISTICS | 92 |
| INTERATLAS LOGISTICS INC | 52 |
| COASTAL LOGISTICS GROUP | 51 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PERSTORP CHEMICALS GMBH | 643 |
| LCY CHEMICAL CORP | 466 |
| ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED | 455 |
| PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB | 448 |
| ERCROS S A | 236 |
| MKS MARMARA ENTEGRE KIMYA SANAYI A BARBAROS BULVARI | 85 |
| HUBEI YIHUA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO | 57 |
| HANGZHOU JLS FLAME RETARDANTS CHEMICAL CO LTD | 41 |
| PERSTORP CHEMICALS GMBH BRUCHHAUSENER | 35 |
| HANGZHOU JLS FLAME RETARDANTS CHEMI MOGANSHAN | 20 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 506 |
| TAIWAN | 485 |
| SWEDEN | 450 |
| INDIA | 358 |
| SPAIN | 246 |
| CHINA | 231 |
| GERMANY | 185 |
| TURKEY | 112 |
| SRI LANKA | 61 |
| ROMANIA | 22 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | 862 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 696 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 636 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 176 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 83 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 71 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 69 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 40 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 37 |
| TACOMA, WA | 36 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290542 — Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol. 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 Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol
Who imports Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol (HS 290542)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol include PERSTORP POLYOLS INC, DELSI CORP, INTERATLAS CHEMICAL INC, SOLUTIA INC, and HOWARD SHEPPARD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol?
PERSTORP POLYOLS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol (HS 290542), with 629 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol?
Leading suppliers shipping Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol (HS 290542) to the U.S. include PERSTORP CHEMICALS GMBH, LCY CHEMICAL CORP, ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED, PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB, and ERCROS S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol are there?
ImportDoor has 2,794 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290542, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol imported from?
Other polyhydric alcohols, pentaerythritol is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, TAIWAN, and SWEDEN.
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