Canada HS Code

HS Code 290517: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol) in Canada

Q: Is HS code 290517 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290517 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Canada extends it under Canada HS.

Q: What system does Canada use to classify HS code 290517?

Canada classifies products under the Customs Tariff of Canada (Canada HS; locally Tarif des douanes du Canada), 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 290517 in Canada?

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

What is HS Code 290517 in Canada

Under Canada's Customs Tariff of Canada (Tarif des douanes du Canada), HS Code 290517 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Canada extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 290517 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 290517 in Canada

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 290517

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS Code 2905170000

Dodecan-1-ol, hexadecan-1-ol and octadecan-1-ol Dodécane-1-ol, hexadécane-1-ol et octadécane-1-ol

HS Code 2905170010

Octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol) Octadécane-1-ol (alcool stéarique)

HS Code 2905170020

Hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) Hexadécane-1-ol (alcool cétylique)

HS Code 2905170030

Octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol) Octadécane-1-ol (alcool stéarique)

HS Code 2905170090

Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol) and hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) Dodécane-1-ol (alcool laurique) et hexadécane-1-ol (alcool cétylique)

Canada Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff of Canada (Canada HS)

In Canada, HS 290517 is classified under the Customs Tariff of Canada (Tarif des douanes du Canada) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff of Canada (Canada HS)

Local name Tarif des douanes du Canada

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/

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Top Canada import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $177.1M 2 290545: Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol $76.4M 3 290512: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $53.9M

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Top Canada export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290531: Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $888.5M 2 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $132.3M 3 290512: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $98.5M

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Related HS Code to Canada Lauryl, Cetyl and Stearyl Alcohols (290517)

HS Code 2905170000

Dodecan-1-ol, hexadecan-1-ol and octadecan-1-ol

HS Code 2905170010

Octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS Code 2905170020

Hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol)

HS Code 2905170030

Octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

HS Code 2905170090

Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol) and hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol)

HS Code 290511

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS Code 290512

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol)

HS Code 290513

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Butan1ol (nbutyl alcohol)

HS Code 290514

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other butanols

HS Code 290516

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290517 in Canada?

HS code 290517 covers Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol) in Canada. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Canada HS.

Is HS code 290517 the same across all countries?

What system does Canada use to classify HS code 290517?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290517 in Canada?