2905 32 000 0 — Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: diols: propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)

2905 Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: – Saturated monohydric alcohols: 2905 11 – – Methanol (methyl alcohol) 2905 12 – – Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) 2905 13 – – Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) 2905 14 – – Other butanols 2905 16 – – Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof 2905 17 – – Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol) 2905 19 – – Other – Unsaturated monohydric alcohols: 2905 22 – – Acyclic terpene alcohols 2905 29 – – Other – Diols: 2905 31 – – Ethylene glycol (ethanediol) 2905 32 – – Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) 2905 39 – – Other – Other polyhydric alcohols: 2905 41 – – 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane) 2905 42 – – Pentaerythritol 2905 43 – – Mannitol 2905 44 – – D-glucitol (sorbitol) 2905 45 – – Glycerol 2905 49 – – Other – Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols: 2905 51 – – Ethchlorvynol (INN) 2905 59 – – Other

Acyclic alcohols are derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons obtained by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with a hydroxyl group. They are oxygen-containing compounds that interact with acids, giving compounds known as esters. Alcohols can be primary (containing their characteristic group -CH2·OH), secondary (containing their characteristic group > CH·OH) or tertiary (containing their characteristic group C·OH). This heading covers the acyclic alcohols described below and their

25 halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, nitrozed, sulfohalogenated, nitrogalogenated, nitrosulfonated, nitrosulfohalogenated or other derivatives (for example, monochlorohydrin glycerol and ethylene glycol). Aldehyde bisulfite compounds and ketonbisulfite compounds are considered as sulfonated derivatives of alcohols, for example, sodium acetaldehyde bisulfite, sodium formaldehyde bisulfite, sodium valaldehyde bisulfite and sodium acetonbisulfite. This heading also includes metal alcohols of alcohols of this heading and ethanol. This heading does not cover ethanol (ethyl alcohol) whether pure or not (see the HS Explanatory Note to headings 2207 and 2208). (A) Saturated Monospirts (1) Methanol (methyl alcohol). It is obtained by dry distillation of wood or by synthesis. Pure methanol is a movable, colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor; used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, in the production of dyes, explosives, pharmaceutical products, etc. Wood naphtha (unrefined methyl alcohol) obtained by dry distillation of wood is excluded (heading 3807). (2) Propane-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propane-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol). These products are colorless liquids. The latter is obtained by synthesis from propylene and is used in the preparation of acetone and methacrylates, as a solvent, etc. (3) Butane-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) and other butanols (4 isomers). Colorless liquids are used in organic synthesis and as solvents. (4) Pentanol (amyl alcohol) and its isomers. There are eight possible isomers. Fermentation amylic alcohol is obtained mainly from fusel oil (also known as cereal oil, molasses oil, potato oil, etc.; heading 38 24), which in turn is obtained by rectification of ethyl alcohol. Amyl alcohols can also be obtained from gaseous hydrocarbons obtained from oil cracking. (5) Hexanols and hepthanols (hexyl and heptyl alcohols). (6) Octanol (octyl alcohol) and its isomers. (7) Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol). This heading excludes fatty alcohols of a purity less than 90% (in terms of dry produce) (heading 3823). (B) Unsaturated Monospirts (1) Allyl alcohol. (2) Ethylpropyllyl alcohol (2-ethyl-2-hexene-1-ol). (3) Olea alcohol. (4) Acyclic terpene alcohols, such as phytol. Terpene alcohols are quite easily converted into hydro-aromatic compounds and are found in some essential oils. Examples are geraniol, citronellol, linalool, rhodinol and nerol used in perfumes.

26(C) Diols and Other Polyspirts (I) Diols (1) Ethylene glycol (ethandiol). A colorless syrupy liquid with a pungent smell. Used in the production of nitroglycol (explosive), as a solvent of varnishes, as a cooling agent or in organic synthesis. (2) Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol). Colorless viscous and hygroscopic liquid. (II) Other polyalcohols (1) Glycerin (propane-1,2,3-triol). Glycerol can be obtained either by purification of raw glycerol (for example, distillation, ion exchange purification), or by synthesis from propylene. Glycerin has a sweet taste. It is usually colorless and odorless, but may sometimes have a slightly yellowish tint. For inclusion in this heading, glycerin must have a purity of 95% or more (in terms of dry produce). Lower glycerol (raw glycerol) is excluded (heading 1520). (2) 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane). It is used in the production of oil varnishes and alkyd resins, synthetic drying oils, urethane foams and coatings. (3) Pentaerythrite. White crystalline powder, used in the production of explosives and plastics. (4) Mannit. White crystalline powder or granules. Contained in plants (juice Fraxinus ornus); obtained by synthesis. It is also used as a mild laxative in the production of explosives (mannitta hexanitrate). (5) D-glucite (sorbitol). White crystalline hygroscopic powder. It is used in perfumery, in the production of ascorbic acid (used in medicine) and surfactants, as a substitute for glycerol and as a humidifier (i.e., a moisture regulating agent). (6) Pentantriol, hexantriol, etc. This heading does not cover sorbitol of heading 3824. (D) HALOGENED, SULFIED, NITROWED OR NITROZED PRODUCTIONS OF ACYCLICAL ALCORITS (1) Chloral hydrate (CCl3CH(OH)2) (2,2,2-trichloro-ethane-1,1-diol). Colorless toxic crystals; used as a sleeping aid and in organic synthesis. (2) Trichlor-tert-butyl alcohol, used in medicine. (3) Ethlorvinol. Psychotropic substance – see the list at the end of Chapter 29.

Notes

Machine translation. The original is the Russian text of the EAEU tariff, and customs goes by it; this translation is for understanding only and has no legal force.

1. Unless otherwise specified in the context, the headings of this chapter include only:

(a) individual organic compounds of a particular chemical composition, whether or not containing impurities;

(b) mixtures of two or more isomers of the same organic compound (containing or not containing impurities), except for mixtures of isomers of acyclic hydrocarbons (but not stereoisomers), saturated or unsaturated (Chapter 27);

(c) products of headings 2936 to 2939 or simple esters of sugars, acetals of sugars, esters of sugars and their salts, of heading 2940, or products of heading 2941, whether chemically defined or indefinite;

(d) products referred to in points (a), (b) or (c) above dissolved in water;

(e) products referred to in points (a), (b) or (c) above dissolved in other solvents, provided that dissolution is the usual and necessary method used solely for the preservation or transportation of these products, and that the solvent does not render the product suitable for a specific application other than conventional use;

(f) products referred to in points (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) above, with the addition of a stabilizing substance (including an anti-traceability agent) necessary for their preservation or transport;

(g) products referred to in points (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) above, with the addition of an anti-dust agent or a coloring or fragrant substance or emetic to facilitate their identification or for safety purposes, provided that these additives do not make the product suitable for a specific use other than traditional use;

(h) the following products diluted to a standard concentration for the production of azo dyes: diazonium salts, substances reacting with these salts, diazotizing amines and their salts.

2. This group does not include:

(a) the goods of heading 1504 or of raw glycerol of heading 1520;

(b) ethyl alcohol (heading 2207 or 2208);

(c) methane or propane (heading 2711);

(d) the carbon compounds referred to in Note 2 to Chapter 28;

(e) immunological products of heading 3002;

(f) urea (heading 3102 or 3105);

(g) dyes of vegetable or animal origin (heading 3203), synthetic organic dyes, synthetic organic products used as optical bleaches or phosphors (heading 3204), or dyes or other dyes packaged in molds or packages for retail sale (heading 3212);

(h) enzymes (heading 3507);

(ij) metaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine or similar substances, packaged in moulds (e.g. tablets, sticks or similar forms) intended for use as fuel, or liquid or liquefied gaseous fuel in containers of not more than 300 cm in capacity, used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters (heading 3606);

(k) products supplied as fire extinguishing charges or grenades for extinguishing fires of heading 3813; ink stain removal preparations packaged for retail sale of heading 3824; or

(l) optical elements, for example of ethylenediamintartrate (heading 9001).

3. Goods which may be included in two or more headings of this Chapter are classified in the heading, the latter in ascending order of the codes in this Chapter of the Nomenclature.

4. For the purposes of headings 2904 to 2906, 2908 to 2911 and 2913 to 2920, any reference to halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosed derivatives also applies to mixed derivatives such as sulfohalogenated, nitrohalogenated, nitrosulfonated or nitrosulfohalogenated derivatives.

For the purposes of heading 2929, nitrogen or nitrozo groups are not regarded as nitrogen-containing functional groups.

For the purposes of headings 2911, 2912, 2914, 2918 and 2922, the term “oxygen-containing functional group” means that the characteristic organic oxygen-containing groups of these headings are limited to the oxygen-containing functional groups referred to in headings 2905 to 2920.

5. (A) Esters of organic compounds with acidic functional groups of subgroups I to VII with organic compounds of the same subgroups shall be included with that of them which falls in the heading last in ascending order of codes in these subgroups of the Nomenclature.

(B) Ethyl alcohol esters with organic compounds with acid functional groups of subgroups I to VII are to be classified in the same headings as the corresponding organic compounds with acid functional groups.

(C) Subject to note 1 to section VI and note 2 to chapter 28:

(1) Inorganic salts of organic compounds, such as compounds with acidic, phenolic or enolic functional groups, or organic bases of subgroups I to X or heading 2942, are to be classified in the headings for organic compounds;

(2) salts resulting from chemical reactions between organic compounds of subgroups I to X or heading 2942 are to be classified in the heading for the base or acid (including compounds with phenolic or enolic functional groups) from which these salts are formed, the latter in ascending order of the codes in the group; and

(3) Coordinating or complex compounds, other than substances of sub-group XI or heading 2941, are classified in the heading last in ascending order of the codes of Chapter 29, among those suitable for fragments formed by the "splitting" of all metal bonds other than metal-carbon bonds.

(D) Metal alcohols are to be classified in the same heading as the alcohols concerned, with the exception of ethanol (heading 2905).

(E) Carboxylic acid halides are to be classified in the same heading as the corresponding acids.

6. The compounds of headings 2930 and 2931 are organic compounds whose molecules, in addition to hydrogen, oxygen or nitrogen atoms, contain atoms of other nonmetals or metals (such as sulfur, arsenic or lead) directly bound to carbon atoms.

Headings 2930 (organic sulphur compounds) and 2931 (other organo-inorganic compounds) do not include sulfonated or halogenated derivatives (including complex derivatives) which, in addition to hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, have only directly carbon-related sulphur or halogen atoms giving them the properties of sulfonated or halogenated derivatives (or complex derivatives).

7. Headings 2932 to 2934 do not include three-membered ring epoxides, ketone peroxides, cyclic polymers of aldehydes or thioaldehydes, anhydrides of polybasic carboxylic acids, cyclic esters of polyalcohols or phenols with polybasic acids or imides of polybasic acids.

These provisions are applicable only if heteroatom cycles are formed only as a result of the cyclization reaction or as a result of the reactions mentioned above.

8. In heading 2937:

(a) the term “hormones” covers release hormones or factors that stimulate hormone secretion, hormone inhibitors and hormone antagonists (antihormones);

(b) the term “mainly used as hormones” applies not only to hormone derivatives and their structural analogues used principally for hormonal action, but also to such derivatives and structural analogues as are used principally as intermediates in the synthesis of substances of this heading.

Subheading notes

English text as published in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/1832 (Combined Nomenclature). The EAEU tariff and the EU nomenclature copy these notes from the same convention. For a Russian declaration the binding version is the Russian one: Annex to Decision No 80 of the EEC Council of 14 September 2021.

1. Within any one heading of this chapter, derivatives of a chemical compound (or group of chemical compounds) are to be classified in the same subheading as that compound (or group of compounds), provided that they are not more specifically covered by any other subheading and that there is no residual subheading named ‘Other’ in the series of subheadings concerned.

2. Note 3 to Chapter 29 does not apply to the subheadings of this chapter.

Additional notes of the Eurasian Economic Union

Machine translation. The original is the Russian text of the EAEU tariff, and customs goes by it; this translation is for understanding only and has no legal force.

1. Subheading 2901 10 000 1 covers ethane, butane and isobutane in the form of separate isomers of a purity of 95% or more. This percentage of compounds is calculated respectively by volume for gaseous products or by weight for liquefied products. Ethane, butane and isobutane having a lower degree of purity fall in heading 2711.

2. Subheading 2901 10 000 2 covers pentane and isopentane as separate isomers of a purity of 95 % or more by weight.