Undenatured ethyl alcohol; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher

HS v2017 Code: 220710

About undenatured ethyl alcohol; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher

HS code 220710 covers the classification of undenatured ethyl alcohol, a highly versatile chemical compound with an alcoholic strength of 80% or higher by volume. This type of alcohol is a crucial raw material for a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and fuel production, making it an important component of the global economy.

Production process

Undenatured ethyl alcohol is typically produced through the fermentation of sugary feedstocks, such as molasses, grains, or fruit. The process involves the conversion of carbohydrates into ethanol by yeast, followed by distillation to increase the alcohol concentration. Advanced techniques, such as continuous distillation and molecular sieves, may be employed to further refine the final product.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of undenatured ethyl alcohol under HS code 220710 include sugary feedstocks, such as 170111 Cane sugar, 170199 Other beet and cane sugar, or 100190 Other wheat and meslin. Additionally, the production process requires fermentation equipment, distillation units, and various utilities, such as water and energy.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 220710 is undenatured ethyl alcohol, which is a highly versatile chemical compound. This alcohol can be used as a feedstock for the production of 290532 (Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)), 292141 Aniline and its salts, and 380894 Disinfectants, among other products. The alcohol may also be blended with gasoline to create 271012 Motor spirit, including aviation spirit.

Revisions to 220710

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 220710. The most recent 1 version of this code (220710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 220710 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for undenatured ethyl alcohol; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher

    graph LR
    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/220710'>220710: Undenatured ethyl alcohol; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/220720'>220720: Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength</a>"]

    

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