Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (HS 290949)
Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (HS 290949) has 3,016 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other is TRI K INDUSTRIES INC, with 526 shipments, followed by MGC PURE CHEMICALS AMERICA INC and ARKEMA INC. The leading supplier is GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD, with 579 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC and GALAXY SURFACTANTS LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from INDIA and JAPAN, 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/290949-ether-alcohols-and-their-halogenated-sulfonated-nitrated-or-nitrosated-derivatives-other
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (HS 290949), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD → TRI K INDUSTRIES INC with 478 shipments, followed by MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC → MGC PURE CHEMICALS AMERICA INC (177) and ARKEMA FRANCE → ARKEMA INC (117).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TRI K INDUSTRIES INC | 526 |
| MGC PURE CHEMICALS AMERICA INC | 182 |
| ARKEMA INC | 153 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 107 |
| LINCOLN MANUFACTURING INC | 64 |
| THE NORTHWEST GROUP LLC | 64 |
| BEIERSDORF MANUFACTURING MEXICO S A DE C V | 61 |
| NOURYON CHEMICALS S A DE C V | 60 |
| LINCOLN MANUFACTURING | 43 |
| SUGARTOWN WORLDWIDE LLC | 41 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD | 579 |
| MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC | 177 |
| GALAXY SURFACTANTS LIMITED | 154 |
| ARKEMA FRANCE | 130 |
| PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB | 96 |
| DOW EUROPE GMBH | 66 |
| KAO CORP | 51 |
| CHEMOXY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 42 |
| SHIVA PHARMACHEM LIMITED | 35 |
| DELTA SYNTHETIC CO LTD | 33 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| INDIA | 956 |
| JAPAN | 335 |
| BELGIUM | 317 |
| CHINA | 295 |
| GERMANY | 195 |
| ROMANIA | 120 |
| SWEDEN | 96 |
| VIET NAM | 84 |
| SPAIN | 78 |
| TAIWAN | 72 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,287 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 339 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 249 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 239 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 164 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 136 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 124 |
| MIAMI, FL | 112 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 87 |
| TACOMA, WA | 87 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290949 — Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other. 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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More products under HS 2909
Other six-digit codes in HS 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other
Who imports Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (HS 290949)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other include TRI K INDUSTRIES INC, MGC PURE CHEMICALS AMERICA INC, ARKEMA INC, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, and LINCOLN MANUFACTURING INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other?
TRI K INDUSTRIES INC is the largest U.S. importer of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (HS 290949), with 526 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other (HS 290949) to the U.S. include GALAXY SURFACTANTS LTD, MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC, GALAXY SURFACTANTS LIMITED, ARKEMA FRANCE, and PERSTORP SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AB.
How many U.S. shipments of Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other are there?
ImportDoor has 3,016 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290949, spanning Jul 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other imported from?
Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from INDIA, JAPAN, and BELGIUM.
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