Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531)
Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531) has 3,785 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate is CE, with 206 shipments, followed by GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP and IFF INC. The leading supplier is CE, with 221 shipments, followed by YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD and INEOS EUROPE AG. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen 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/291531-esters-of-acetic-acid-ethyl-acetate
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CE → CE with 206 shipments, followed by YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD → GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP (91) and INEOS EUROPE AG → GREENFIELD GLOABL USA INC (88).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 206 |
| GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP | 188 |
| IFF INC | 133 |
| SYMRISE INC | 113 |
| GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP | 107 |
| GREENFIELD GLOABL USA INC | 104 |
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | 92 |
| SOLVAY USA INC | 73 |
| GALACTIC INC | 67 |
| PEARLCHEM CORP | 53 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CE | 221 |
| YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD | 149 |
| INEOS EUROPE AG | 142 |
| ANHUI JINHE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 138 |
| RHODIA BRASIL SA | 95 |
| GALACTIC SA | 78 |
| OXIQUIMICA S A | 72 |
| SYMRISE AG | 64 |
| RHODIA BRASIL S A | 63 |
| XIAMEN BESTALLY BIOTECHNOLOGY CO | 63 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,510 |
| INDIA | 505 |
| MEXICO | 381 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 255 |
| GERMANY | 239 |
| BRAZIL | 174 |
| BELGIUM | 144 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 109 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 94 |
| JAPAN | 51 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,936 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 475 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 210 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 195 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 144 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 124 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 121 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 98 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 81 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 50 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291531 — Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate. 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 acetic acid, ethyl acetate
Who imports Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate include CE, GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP, IFF INC, SYMRISE INC, and GIVAUDAN FRAGRANCES CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate?
CE is the largest U.S. importer of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531), with 206 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate?
Leading suppliers shipping Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate (HS 291531) to the U.S. include CE, YANCHENG CITY CHUNZHU AROMA CO LTD, INEOS EUROPE AG, ANHUI JINHE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, and RHODIA BRASIL SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate are there?
ImportDoor has 3,785 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291531, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate imported from?
Esters of acetic acid, ethyl acetate is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and MEXICO.
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