India HS Code

HS Code 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in India

Q: Is HS code 290511 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290511 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 290511?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), 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 290511 in India?

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

What is HS Code 290511 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 290511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 290511 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 290511 in India

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 290511

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS Code 29051100

SATURATED METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL)

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 290511 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2905

Top India import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $1.0B 2 290531: Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $676.0M 3 290519: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other $192.1M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290522: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols $119.0M 2 290544: Other polyhydric alcohols : Dglucitol (sorbitol) $68.9M 3 290539: Diols : Other $48.8M

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Related HS Code to India Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (290511)

HS Code 29051100

SATURATED 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

HS Code 290517

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

HS Code 290519

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other

HS Code 290522

Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols

HS Code 290529

Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other

HS Code 290531

Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290511 in India?

HS code 290511 covers Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in India. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 290511 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 290511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290511 in India?