Switzerland HS Code

HS Code 290545: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol in Switzerland

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. Switzerland extends it under Tares / HS-CH.

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

Switzerland classifies products under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH; locally Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), 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 290545 in Switzerland?

The official source is https://www.bazg.admin.ch/. 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 Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), HS Code 290545 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Switzerland extends classifications to 8 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 Switzerland

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

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol

HS Code 29054500

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other polyhydric alcohols: glycerol

Switzerland Tariff Classification: Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

In Switzerland, HS 290545 is classified under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

Local name Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)

Digits 8

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2905

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290529: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other $37.7M 2 290519: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other $24.0M 3 290539: Diols : Other $23.4M

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Top Switzerland export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290522: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Acyclic terpene alcohols $61.0M 2 290529: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols : Other $32.3M 3 290519: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Other $9.2M

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Related HS Code to Switzerland Pure Glycerol (290545)

HS Code 29054500

Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other polyhydric alcohols: glycerol

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 290545 in Switzerland?

HS code 290545 covers Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives : Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol in Switzerland. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 290545 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 290545?

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