United States of America HS Code

HS Code 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in United States of America

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. United States of America extends it under HTS / HTSUS.

Q: What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 290511?

United States of America classifies products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS; locally Harmonized Tariff Schedule), which extends HS codes to 10 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 United States of America?

The official source is https://www.cbp.gov/. 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 United States of America

Under United States of America's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), HS Code 290511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United States of America extends classifications to 10 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 United States of America

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

Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS Code 2905111000

Imported only for use in producing synthetic natural gas (SNG) or for direct use as a fuel

HS Code 29051120

Other

HS Code 2905112010

Imported for use in chemical production, including production of aldehydes, plastics, olefins and resins

HS Code 2905112015

For use in wastewater treatment

HS Code 2905112085

Other

United States of America Tariff Classification: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

In United States of America, HS 290511 is classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

Local name Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbp.gov/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2905

Top United States of America import Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $325.6M 2 290545: Other polyhydric alcohols : Glycerol $229.2M 3 290531: Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $199.3M

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Top United States of America export Product Under HS Code 2905

1 290531: Diols : Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) $1.6B 2 290511: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) $1.5B 3 290512: Saturated monohydric alcohols : Propan1ol (propyl alcohol) and propan2ol (isopropyl alcohol) $329.2M

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Related HS Code to United States of America Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) (290511)

HS Code 2905111000

Imported only for use in producing synthetic natural gas (SNG) or for direct use as a fuel

HS Code 29051120

Other

HS Code 2905112010

Imported for use in chemical production, including production of aldehydes, plastics, olefins and resins

HS Code 2905112015

For use in wastewater treatment

HS Code 2905112085

Other

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 290511 in United States of America?

HS code 290511 covers Saturated monohydric alcohols : Methanol (methyl alcohol) in United States of America. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2905 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HTS / HTSUS.

Is HS code 290511 the same across all countries?

What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 290511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 290511 in United States of America?