Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13

HS v2017 Code: 290514

About alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13

HS code 290514 covers the classification of saturated monohydric butanols, a group of important industrial alcohols. These alcohols are widely used as solvents, fuel additives, and chemical intermediates across a variety of industries, including 3004 Pharmaceutical and 3207 Paint and Coating manufacturing. As a key component in the production of many essential goods, the butanol industry plays a vital role in supporting the broader global economy.

Production process

Butanols are typically produced through the hydrogenation of butyraldehyde, which is derived from the oxo-synthesis of propylene. The process involves the catalytic reduction of the aldehyde to yield the desired butanol isomers. Alternatively, butanols can also be obtained through the fermentation of carbohydrates using specialized microorganisms, such as Clostridium acetobutylicum.

Production inputs

The production of butanols requires several key inputs, including propylene as the primary raw material, as well as hydrogen gas, catalysts, and energy sources to power the manufacturing process. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and storage tanks, are also essential for the efficient production and handling of these alcohols.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 290514 is a range of butanol isomers, including n-butanol, isobutanol, and sec-butanol. These alcohols find widespread application as solvents, fuel additives, and chemical intermediates in the production of 3907 Plastics, 3402 Surfactants, and 2917 Organic Acids among other industries.

Revisions to 290514

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 290514. The most recent 1 version of this code (290514) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290514 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13

    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/v2017/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290511'>290511: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290512'>290512: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290513'>290513: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)</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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