Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol

HS v2017 Code: 290611

About alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol

HS code 290611 covers a range of cyclic alcohols and their derivatives, including the important compound menthol. These substances have a wide variety of applications, from personal care products to industrial solvents and intermediates. As a key component of the broader organic chemicals industry, this code plays a vital role in supporting numerous downstream sectors within the global economy.

Production process

The production of the substances covered under HS code 290611 typically involves chemical synthesis techniques. This may include processes such as hydrogenation, cyclization, and derivatization of various hydrocarbon feedstocks. Specialized equipment like reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems are used to ensure the desired purity and quality of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 290611 items include various hydrocarbon-based raw materials, such as 290110 Hydrocarbons, acyclic and 290220 Hydrocarbons, cyclic. Additionally, catalysts, solvents, and energy sources are necessary to facilitate the chemical transformations involved in the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 290611 include a range of cyclic alcohols and their derivatives, such as menthol, which finds widespread use in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and flavoring agents. These substances may be further processed or incorporated into the production of 330300 Perfumes and toilet waters, 300490 Medicaments, and 210390 Sauces and preparations, among other products.

Revisions to 290611

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 290611. The most recent 1 version of this code (290611) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290611 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2906'>2906: Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290611'>290611: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290612'>290612: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290613'>290613: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, sterols and inositols</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290619'>290619: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2906.1</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290621'>290621: Alcohols; aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290629'>290629: Alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol</a>"]

    

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