Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS v2017 Code: 290511

About alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS code 290511 covers the classification of methanol, also known as methyl alcohol. Methanol is a critical industrial chemical with a wide range of applications, making it an important component of the global chemical industry. As a basic building block for numerous other chemicals and products, the production and trade of methanol plays a significant role in the broader economy.

Production process

Methanol is primarily produced through the catalytic conversion of synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The synthesis gas is typically derived from natural gas, coal, or other hydrocarbon feedstocks. The conversion process involves high temperatures and pressures, along with the use of specialized catalysts to facilitate the chemical reaction and optimize yield.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for methanol production include natural gas, coal, or other hydrocarbon-based feedstocks, as well as catalysts, energy sources, and water. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and storage tanks, are also essential for the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 290511 is methanol, which is then used as a feedstock for the production of a wide range of other chemicals and products. These include 290512 (Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol), 290513 (Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)), and various other organic compounds, solvents, and fuels.

Revisions to 290511

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 290511. The most recent 1 version of this code (290511) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290511 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2905'>2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290511'>290511: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290512'>290512: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290513'>290513: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290516'>290516: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290517'>290517: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290543'>290543: Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290544'>290544: Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290549'>290549: Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290551'>290551: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290559'>290559: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]

    

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