Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol

HS v2017 Code: 290545

About alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol

HS code 290545 covers the classification of polyhydric alcohols, with a specific focus on glycerol. Glycerol is a versatile and widely used chemical compound that plays a crucial role in various industries, including personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a key ingredient in numerous products, the glycerol industry is an integral part of the broader chemical and manufacturing sectors, contributing significantly to the global economy.

Production process

Glycerol is primarily produced through the saponification of fats and oils, a process in which triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol. This can be achieved through both chemical and enzymatic methods, with the former being more commonly used on an industrial scale. The glycerol is then purified and refined to meet the specific requirements of its intended applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of glycerol under HS code 290545 include various types of fats and oils, such as 151110 Palm oil, 151211 Sunflower-seed oil, and 151219 Safflower oil. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, as well as energy sources and water for the various stages of the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the glycerol industry under HS code 290545 is refined glycerol, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of products. These include 330499 Cosmetics and personal care items, 190190 Food and beverage products, and 300490 Pharmaceutical preparations. Glycerol is also used in the production of 382490 Miscellaneous chemical products, such as plasticizers and lubricants.

Revisions to 290545

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 290545. The most recent 1 version of this code (290545) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290545 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol

    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/v2017/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</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/v2017/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290516'>290516: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290543'>290543: Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290544'>290544: Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)</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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