HTS heading 2905 · Chapter 29
HTS 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated,…
HTS heading 2905 covers acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It has 35 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 5.5% (16 lines), 3.7% (7 lines), Free (6 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated monohydric alcohols: | |||||
| 2905.11 | Methanol (Methyl alcohol): | ||||
| 2905.11.10.00 | Imported only for use in producing synthetic natural gas (SNG) or for direct use as a fuel[liters] | Free | 4.8¢/liter | Estimate → | |
| 2905.11.20 | Other | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 46% | |
| 2905.11.20.10 | Imported for use in chemical production, including production of aldehydes, plastics, olefins and resins[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.11.20.15 | For use in wastewater treatment[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.11.20.85 | Other[liters] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.12.00 | Propan-1-ol (Propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol) | 5.5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 66% | |
| 2905.12.00.10 | Propan-1-ol[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.12.00.50 | Propan-2-ol[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.13.00.00 | Butan-1-ol (n-Butyl alcohol)[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50.5% | Estimate → |
| 2905.14 | Other butanols: | ||||
| 2905.14.10.00 | tert-Butyl alcohol, having a purity of less than 99 percent by weight[kg] | Free | 50.5% | Estimate → | |
| 2905.14.50 | Other | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50.5% | |
| 2905.14.50.10 | 2-Methylpropan-1-ol (Isobutyl alcohol)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.14.50.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.16.00 | Octanol (Octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 2905.16.00.10 | 2-Ethylhexan-1-ol[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.16.00.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.17.00.00 | Dodecan-1-ol (Lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (Cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (Stearyl alcohol)[kg] | 5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2905.19 | Other: | ||||
| 2905.19.10.00 | Pentanol (Amyl alcohol) and isomers thereof[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 37.5% | Estimate → |
| 2905.19.90 | Other | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 2905.19.90.05 | 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (pinacolyl alcohol)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.19.90.10 | Decyl alcohol and isomers thereof[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.19.90.20 | Hexyl alcohol and isomers thereof[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.19.90.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Unsaturated monohydric alcohols: | |||||
| 2905.22 | Acyclic terpene alcohols: | ||||
| 2905.22.10.00 | Geraniol[kg] | 3% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 2905.22.20.00 | Isophytol[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2905.22.50 | Other | 4.8% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | |
| 2905.22.50.10 | Citronellol[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.22.50.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2905.29 | Other: | ||||
| 2905.29.10.00 | Allyl alcohol[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 2905.29.90.00 | Other[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Diols: | |||||
| 2905.31.00.00 | Ethylene glycol (Ethanediol)[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 63% | Estimate → |
| 2905.32.00.00 | Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol)[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 51% | Estimate → |
| 2905.39 | Other: | ||||
| 2905.39.10.00 | Butylene glycol[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 51% | Estimate → |
| 2905.39.20.00 | Neopentyl glycol[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
| 2905.39.60.00 | Hexylene glycol[kg] | Free | 54.5% | Estimate → | |
| 2905.39.90.00 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
| Other polyhydric alcohols: | |||||
| 2905.41.00.00 | 2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (Trimethylolpropane)[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2905.42.00.00 | Pentaerythritol[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2905.43.00.00 | Mannitol[kg] | 4.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50% | Estimate → |
| 2905.44.00.00 | D-Glucitol (Sorbitol)[kg] | 4.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50% | Estimate → |
| 2905.45.00.00 | Glycerol[kg] | 0.5¢/kg | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 4.4¢/kg | Estimate → |
| 2905.49 | Other: | ||||
| 2905.49.10.00 | Triols and tetrols[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 2905.49.20.00 | Esters of glycerol formed with acids of heading 2904[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| Polyhydric alcohols derived from sugars: | |||||
| 2905.49.30.00 | Xylitol[kg] | Free | 50% | Estimate → | |
| 2905.49.40.00 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50% | Estimate → |
| 2905.49.50.01 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
| Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols: | |||||
| 2905.51.00.00 | Ethchlorvynol (INN)[kg] | Free | 39% | Estimate → | |
| 2905.59 | Other: | ||||
| 2905.59.10.00 | Derivatives of monohydric alcohols[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 39% | Estimate → |
| 2905.59.30.00 | Dibromoneopentylglycol[kg] | Free | 54.5% | Estimate → | |
| 2905.59.90.00 | Other[kg] | 5.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,K,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 54.5% | Estimate → |
50 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 2905.11.20 at the general rate of 5.5%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (5.5%) | $550.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $597.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- K
- Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical Products
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 2905?
Heading 2905 has 35 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 5.5% (16 lines), 3.7% (7 lines), Free (6 lines), 5% (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 2905?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 2905?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.