HS Code 2906Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
6 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 42 in Chapter 29 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2906 is where customs sorts alcohols whose carbon atoms form a ring, along with their treated derivatives. Use this page to understand the scope and to pick the right subheading.
Goods answering to “Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives” split into 6 six-digit codes, 290611 through 290629. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 6 of 42 in Chapter 29, Organic chemicals, which runs to 410 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2906
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 290611 | Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol |
| 290612 | Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols |
| 290613 | Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, sterols and inositols |
| 290619 | Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2906.1 |
| 290621 | Alcohols; aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol |
| 290629 | Alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol |
What HS code 2906 covers
An alcohol is a compound with an OH group on a carbon atom. Cyclic means the carbon atoms are joined in a ring. Heading 2906 holds these ring-shaped alcohols.
The heading also takes their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. In plain words, these are the same alcohols after a halogen, a sulphur group or a nitrogen group has been added to the molecule.
Some national systems call the same four digits the HSN code 2906 or the HTS code 2906. They all start from the world system, so the first six digits match.
How to choose the right 2906 subheading
Start with the ring. Their rings are not aromatic. The codes 290621 and 290629 are for aromatic alcohols, which have a benzene-type ring.
Next, look for a named product. Menthol, cyclohexanol, sterols, inositols and benzyl alcohol each have a line of their own. If your goods match one of those names, use that line.
Use 290619 or 290629 only when no named line fits. These are the catch-all lines, and they cause most mix-ups. Read the exact customs wording in the table above before you decide.
Keep your product sheet at hand. The chemical name, the structure and the purity can all help you match the wording.
2906 vs 2905 and 2907: related headings
Heading 2905 holds acyclic alcohols, which have no ring. If your molecule has a ring, look at 2906 instead. Heading 2907 is for phenols, where the OH group sits directly on an aromatic ring.
Benzyl alcohol is a good test case. Its OH group sits on a side chain, not on the ring, so it is not a phenol.
Two more neighbours are worth a look. A ring compound with no OH group may be a hydrocarbon in 2902. An ether belongs in 2909. If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier.
Import export data, buyers and suppliers for cyclic alcohols
Import data shows who buys cyclic alcohols from abroad. Export data shows who sells them. Both come from customs filings, so they reflect real trade.
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Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 29
- 2901Acyclic hydrocarbons6 codes
- 2902Cyclic hydrocarbons12 codes
- 2903Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons42 codes
- 2904Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or…10 codes
- 2905Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated…20 codes
- 2907Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols9 codes
- 2908Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated…5 codes
- 2909Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol…10 codes
- 2910Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered…6 codes
- 2911Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their…1 code
- 2912Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of…10 codes
- 2913Aldehydes; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of…1 code
Who ships under 2906?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 2906: common questions
What is HS code 2906?
It is split into six subheadings, and you pick the one whose wording matches your product.
What is the HS code for menthol?
Menthol is classified under 290611.
What is the HS code for benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol has its own line, 290621. Other aromatic alcohols go to 290629.
Which HS code covers cyclohexanol?
Cyclohexanol falls under 290612, together with methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols.
What is the HS code for sterols and inositols?
Both are classified under 290613.
What is the difference between HS 2905 and 2906?
2905 is for alcohols with an open chain. 2906 is for alcohols with a ring.
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