Malawi HS Code

HS Code 290531: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) in Malawi

Q: Is HS code 290531 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 290531 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Malawi extends it under HS-MW.

Q: What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 290531?

Malawi classifies products under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW; locally Customs and Excise Tariff Order), which extends HS codes to 8 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 290531 in Malawi?

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

What is HS Code 290531 in Malawi

Under Malawi's Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order), HS Code 290531 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Malawi extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 290531 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 290531 in Malawi

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 290531

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)

HS Code 29053100

"Ethylene glycol ""ethanediol"""

Malawi Tariff Classification: Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

In Malawi, HS 290531 is classified under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

Local name Customs and Excise Tariff Order

Digits 8

Official source https://www.mra.mw/

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Top Malawi import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290545: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol $812.4K 2 290517: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol) $11.9K 3 290512: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $9.5K

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Related HS Code to Malawi Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) (290531)

HS Code 29053100

"Ethylene glycol ""ethanediol"""

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 290531 in Malawi?

HS code 290531 covers Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) in Malawi. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-MW.

Is HS code 290531 the same across all countries?

What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 290531?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290531 in Malawi?