4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413)
4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413) has 7,678 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) is CE, with 251 shipments, followed by XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP. The leading supplier is CE, with 338 shipments, followed by XYLEM EUROPE GMBH and RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and MEXICO, 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/291413-4-methylpentan-2-one-methyl-isobutyl-ketone
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CE → CE with 250 shipments, followed by XYLEM EUROPE GMBH → XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC (202) and RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD → FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS (99).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 251 |
| XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC | 202 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 140 |
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | 133 |
| FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS | 131 |
| LG SOURCING INC | 98 |
| FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS QUONSET POINT | 86 |
| O&M HALYARD INC | 83 |
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 81 |
| GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP | 75 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 338 |
| XYLEM EUROPE GMBH | 218 |
| RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD | 102 |
| BOC GASES IRELAND LTD | 89 |
| SEACO SHIPPING SA CARE OF | 83 |
| O&M HALYARD HONDURAS SA DE CV | 77 |
| MANGA RICA SA | 76 |
| SASOL CHEMICALS A | 75 |
| HEFEI HUALING CO LTD | 60 |
| NHU HONGKONG TRADE CO LTD | 58 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,811 |
| MEXICO | 493 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 363 |
| INDIA | 359 |
| GERMANY | 260 |
| JAPAN | 237 |
| SWEDEN | 233 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 214 |
| VIET NAM | 175 |
| ISRAEL | 163 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,100 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,031 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 959 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 787 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 400 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 284 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 263 |
| TACOMA, WA | 240 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 198 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 184 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291413 — 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone). 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 2914
Other six-digit codes in HS 2914: Ketones and quinones, whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone)
Who imports 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) include CE, XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC, GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC, and FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone)?
CE is the largest U.S. importer of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413), with 251 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone)?
Leading suppliers shipping 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) (HS 291413) to the U.S. include CE, XYLEM EUROPE GMBH, RINCHEM COMPANY ISRAEL LTD, BOC GASES IRELAND LTD, and SEACO SHIPPING SA CARE OF.
How many U.S. shipments of 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) are there?
ImportDoor has 7,678 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291413, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is 4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) imported from?
4-Methylpentan-2-one (Methyl isobutyl ketone) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, MEXICO, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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