Cyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in heading no. 2902

HS v2017 Code: 290290

About cyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in heading no. 2902

HS code 290290 covers a diverse range of cyclic hydrocarbons that are not classified elsewhere in the 2902 heading. These compounds play a crucial role in the chemical industry, serving as building blocks for a wide array of products, from pharmaceuticals to plastics. Their versatility and importance in various manufacturing processes make them a significant component of the global economy.

Production process

The production of cyclic hydrocarbons under HS code 290290 typically involves a range of chemical processes, such as catalytic reforming, cyclization, and dehydrogenation. These techniques are used to convert linear or acyclic hydrocarbons into their cyclic counterparts, often with the aid of specialized catalysts and precise temperature and pressure conditions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cyclic hydrocarbons under HS code 290290 include various hydrocarbon feedstocks, such as 270100 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 270300 Peat; whether or not agglomerated, and 270400 Coke and semi-coke of coal, of lignite or of peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, and catalysts, to facilitate the necessary chemical transformations.

Production outputs

The cyclic hydrocarbons produced under HS code 290290 serve as key intermediates and building blocks for a wide range of downstream industries. These compounds are used in the manufacture of 290511 (Methanol (methyl alcohol)), 290512 (Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)), 290513 (Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)), and various other alcohols, as well as in the production of 290531 (Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)), 290532 (Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)), and other glycols.

Revisions to 290290

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 290290. The most recent 1 version of this code (290290) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290290 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for cyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in heading no. 2902

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2902'>2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290290'>290290: Cyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in heading no. 2902</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290211'>290211: Cyclic hydrocarbons; cyclohexane</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290219'>290219: Cyclic hydrocarbons; cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, excluding cyclohexane</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290220'>290220: Cyclic hydrocarbons; benzene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290230'>290230: Cyclic hydrocarbons; toluene</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290241'>290241: Cyclic hydrocarbons; o-xylene</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290242'>290242: Cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290243'>290243: Cyclic hydrocarbons; p-xylene</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290244'>290244: Cyclic hydrocarbons; mixed xylene isomers</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290250'>290250: Cyclic hydrocarbons; styrene</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290260'>290260: Cyclic hydrocarbons; ethylbenzene</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290270'>290270: Cyclic hydrocarbons; cumene</a>"]

    

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