Esters of formic acid (HS 291513)
Esters of formic acid (HS 291513) has 581 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Esters of formic acid is TAMINCO US LLC, with 89 shipments, followed by GIVAUDAN CORP and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP. The leading supplier is SHANDONG QC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, with 99 shipments, followed by TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY and SHANDONG ORANGE JOY CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and FRANCE, 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/291513-esters-of-formic-acid
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Esters of formic acid (HS 291513), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY → TAMINCO US LLC with 78 shipments, followed by CATHAY JINXIANG BIOMATERIAL CO → CIBT AMERICA INC (21) and CATHAY WUSU BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD → CIBT AMERICA INC (18).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TAMINCO US LLC | 89 |
| GIVAUDAN CORP | 58 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 43 |
| CIBT AMERICA INC | 41 |
| GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP | 16 |
| COHIBA POOL CORP | 7 |
| DUNAVANT DISTRIBUTION GROUP LLC | 7 |
| ASTRO CHEMICALS INC | 6 |
| KMG ELECTRONICS PUEBLO | 6 |
| SYENSQO USA LLC | 6 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SHANDONG QC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 99 |
| TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 80 |
| SHANDONG ORANGE JOY CO LTD | 66 |
| CATHAY JINXIANG BIOMATERIAL CO | 21 |
| CATHAY WUSU BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 18 |
| TAMINCO FINLAND OY | 18 |
| ACS INTERNATIONAL GMBH | 14 |
| SYMRISE AG | 13 |
| WEYLCHEM LAMOTTE | 11 |
| EUROMA KONINLIJKE | 10 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 235 |
| FRANCE | 152 |
| FINLAND | 101 |
| SPAIN | 14 |
| NETHERLANDS | 11 |
| BELGIUM | 10 |
| IRELAND | 9 |
| INDIA | 9 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 7 |
| INDONESIA | 5 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 218 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 99 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 75 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 49 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 47 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 17 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 15 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 14 |
| MIAMI, FL | 13 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 12 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291513 — Esters of formic acid. 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 2915
Other six-digit codes in HS 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Esters of formic acid
Who imports Esters of formic acid (HS 291513)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Esters of formic acid include TAMINCO US LLC, GIVAUDAN CORP, GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP, CIBT AMERICA INC, and GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Esters of formic acid?
TAMINCO US LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Esters of formic acid (HS 291513), with 89 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Esters of formic acid?
Leading suppliers shipping Esters of formic acid (HS 291513) to the U.S. include SHANDONG QC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, TAMINCO FINLAND OY A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, SHANDONG ORANGE JOY CO LTD, CATHAY JINXIANG BIOMATERIAL CO, and CATHAY WUSU BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Esters of formic acid are there?
ImportDoor has 581 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291513, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Esters of formic acid imported from?
Esters of formic acid is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, FRANCE, and FINLAND.
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