Japan HS Code

HS Code 290545: Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol in Japan

Q: Is HS code 290545 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290545 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 290545?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 290545 in Japan?

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

What is HS Code 290545 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 290545 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 290545 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 290545 in Japan

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 290545

Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol

HS Code 290545000

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. > Glycerol 非環式アルコール並びにそのハロゲン化誘導体、スルホン化誘導体、ニトロ化誘導体及びニトロソ化誘導体 > －－グリセリン

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 290545 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2905

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $466.0M 2 290539: Diols : Other $93.0M 3 290545: Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol $91.6M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290539: Diols : Other $77.3M 2 290529: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other $66.6M 3 290512: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $58.6M

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Related HS Code to Japan Pure Glycerol (290545)

HS Code 290545000

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. > Glycerol

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290545 in Japan?

HS code 290545 covers Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol in Japan. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 290545 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 290545?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290545 in Japan?