Rwanda HS Code

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) in Rwanda

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. Rwanda extends it under EAC CET.

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

Rwanda classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), 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 290517 in Rwanda?

The official source is https://www.rra.gov.rw/. 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 Rwanda

Under Rwanda's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 290517 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Rwanda extends classifications to 8 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 Rwanda

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

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 29051700

"Dodecan-1-ol ""lauryl alcohol"", hexadecan-1-ol ""cetyl alcohol"" and octadecan-1-ol ""stearyl alcohol"""

Rwanda Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Rwanda, HS 290517 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.rra.gov.rw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2905

Top Rwanda import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol $2.5M 2 290532: Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) $240.9K 3 290517: Dodecan-1-ol, hexadecan-1-ol and octadecan-1-ol $108.2K

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Top Rwanda export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol $96.3K 2 290519: Saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols nes $17.3K 3 290514: Butanols nes $6.0K

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

HS Code 29051700

"Dodecan-1-ol ""lauryl alcohol"", hexadecan-1-ol ""cetyl alcohol"" and octadecan-1-ol ""stearyl alcohol"""

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 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

HS Code 290531

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290517 in Rwanda?

HS code 290517 covers Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Dodecan1ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan1ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan1ol (stearyl alcohol) in Rwanda. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 290517 the same across all countries?

What system does Rwanda use to classify HS code 290517?

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