Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
HS v2017 Code: 2207
About ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
HS code 2207 covers the classification of ethyl alcohol, both undenatured and denatured. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing a versatile and widely-used chemical compound with applications ranging from industrial solvents to fuel additives. Ethyl alcohol produced under this code is a key input for a diverse array of downstream industries, making it an important component of international trade and supply chains.
Production process
Ethyl alcohol is primarily produced through the fermentation of sugars derived from various agricultural feedstocks, such as 1001 Wheat, 1005 Corn, or 2207 Molasses. The fermentation process is followed by distillation to concentrate the alcohol and remove impurities, resulting in the undenatured ethyl alcohol covered by this code. Denatured ethyl alcohol is further processed by the addition of denaturants, such as methanol or gasoline, to render it unfit for human consumption.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of ethyl alcohol under HS code 2207 include agricultural feedstocks rich in fermentable sugars, as well as specialized equipment for the fermentation and distillation processes. Distillation columns, fermentation tanks, and other industrial-scale processing equipment are essential for the efficient production of ethyl alcohol at commercial scales. Additionally, the production of denatured ethyl alcohol requires the procurement of suitable denaturants.
Production outputs
The primary output of this industry is ethyl alcohol, both undenatured and denatured. Undenatured ethyl alcohol produced under HS code 2207 is a key input for a wide range of downstream industries, including 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, 3814 Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, and 3824 (Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included).
Family tree for ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/22'>22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2207'>2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2201'>2201: Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2202'>2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2203'>2203: Beer made from malt</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2204'>2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2205'>2205: Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2206'>2206: Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2208'>2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2209'>2209: Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/220710'>220710: Undenatured ethyl alcohol; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/220720'>220720: Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength</a>"]
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