Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength

HS v2017 Code: 220720

About ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength

HS code 220720 covers the classification of denatured ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits, regardless of their strength. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader chemical and fuel sectors, providing a versatile raw material for a wide range of applications. Denatured alcohol is an important industrial solvent, fuel additive, and feedstock for the production of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Production process

The production of denatured alcohol typically involves the distillation of ethanol, which is then combined with denaturants such as methanol, pyridine, or other substances to make it unfit for human consumption. This process renders the alcohol unsuitable for drinking while preserving its chemical properties, making it suitable for industrial and commercial uses.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of denatured alcohol include 220710 Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength, which serves as the base material. Additionally, the industry relies on various denaturants, energy sources, and production equipment such as distillation columns, storage tanks, and blending facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is denatured ethyl alcohol, which can be used as a solvent, fuel additive, or feedstock for the production of other chemicals. The denatured alcohol produced under HS code 220720 may be consumed by industries classified under 290511 (Methanol (methyl alcohol)), 271019 Other oils, and 300490 Other medicaments, among others.

Revisions to 220720

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 220720. The most recent 1 version of this code (220720) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 220720 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength

    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/v2017/220720'>220720: Ethyl alcohol and other spirits; denatured, of any strength</a>"]

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

    

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