Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol

HS v2022 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 organic compound with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. It is an essential ingredient in various products, from personal care items to pharmaceuticals, making it a crucial component in 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 latter gaining popularity due to its more environmentally friendly approach. The glycerol is then purified and refined to meet the specific requirements of its intended use.

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 HS code 290545 is refined glycerol, which finds applications in a wide range of industries. Glycerol is used in the production of 330499 Cosmetics and personal care products, 300490 Pharmaceutical products, 170490 Confectionery, and 382499 Various chemical products. The glycerol produced under this code may also be further processed or used as an input for other HS codes, such as 290544 Pentaerythritol and 291570 Glycerol esters.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290545.

Family tree for alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2905'>2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290511'>290511: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290512'>290512: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290513'>290513: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290516'>290516: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290517'>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/v2022/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290543'>290543: Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290544'>290544: Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290549'>290549: Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290551'>290551: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290559'>290559: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]

    

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