Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4

HS v2017 Code: 290549

About alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4

HS code 290549 covers a diverse range of polyhydric alcohols, which are organic compounds containing multiple hydroxyl (-OH) groups. These alcohols play a crucial role in various industries, including chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. They serve as important building blocks, solvents, and intermediates, contributing significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of polyhydric alcohols covered under HS code 290549 typically involves chemical synthesis processes. Common methods include the hydrolysis of epoxides, the reduction of carboxylic acids or esters, and the oxidation of alkenes. These processes are often carried out in controlled environments, using specialized equipment and catalysts to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of polyhydric alcohols under HS code 290549 include various raw materials, such as 290511 Methanol, 290512 (Propan-1-ol (Propyl alcohol) and Propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol)), and 290513 (Butan-1-ol (n-Butyl alcohol)). Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, as well as energy sources and skilled labor.

Production outputs

The polyhydric alcohols produced under HS code 290549 have a wide range of applications. They are used as solvents, plasticizers, and intermediates in the production of 390690 Polymers of other vinyl esters and other vinyl polymers, 291470 Monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, and 382499 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included. These alcohols are also found in various personal care and pharmaceutical products.

Revisions to 290549

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 290549. The most recent 1 version of this code (290549) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290549 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4

    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/v2017/290549'>290549: Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4</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/v2017/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</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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