Benin HS Code

HS Code 290544: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Dglucitol (sorbitol) in Benin

Q: Is HS code 290544 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290544 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 290544?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 290544 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 290544 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 290544 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Dglucitol (sorbitol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 290544 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 290544 in Benin

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2905

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 290544

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Dglucitol (sorbitol)

HS Code 2905440000

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other polyhydric alcohols: D-glucitol (sorbitol)

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 290544 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290532: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diols : Propylene glycol (propane1,2diol) $55.2K 2 290531: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $28.1K 3 290545: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol $24.9K

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Related HS Code to Benin Sorbitol Sweetener (290544)

HS Code 2905440000

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Other polyhydric alcohols: D-glucitol (sorbitol)

HS Code 290511

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS Code 290512

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol)

HS Code 290513

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Butan1ol (nbutyl alcohol)

HS Code 290514

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other butanols

HS Code 290516

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

HS Code 290517

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS Code 290519

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other

HS Code 290522

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols

HS Code 290529

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290544 in Benin?

HS code 290544 covers Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Dglucitol (sorbitol) in Benin. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 290544 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 290544?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290544 in Benin?