Sri Lanka HS Code

HS Code 290511: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in Sri Lanka

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. Sri Lanka extends it under HS-LK.

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

Sri Lanka classifies products under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK; locally ශ්රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), 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 290511 in Sri Lanka?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.lk/. 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 Sri Lanka

Under Sri Lanka's Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), HS Code 290511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Sri Lanka extends classifications to 8 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 Sri Lanka

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

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS Code 29051100

"Methanol ""methyl alcohol"""

Sri Lanka Tariff Classification: Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

In Sri Lanka, HS 290511 is classified under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

Local name ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.lk/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2905

Top Sri Lanka import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290511: Methyl alcohol $8.2M 2 290512: Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol $6.1M 3 290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol $3.0M

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Top Sri Lanka export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290511: Methyl alcohol $5.8K 2 290512: Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol $4.6K 3 290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol $2.5K

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Related HS Code to Sri Lanka Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (290511)

HS Code 29051100

"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

HS Code 290531

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290511 in Sri Lanka?

HS code 290511 covers Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in Sri Lanka. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-LK.

Is HS code 290511 the same across all countries?

What system does Sri Lanka use to classify HS code 290511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290511 in Sri Lanka?