Customs tariff code 2905: II. ALKOHOLE, IHRE HALOGEN-, SULFO-, NITRO- ODER NITROSODERIVATE, Acyclische Alkohole…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2905 covers II. ALKOHOLE, IHRE HALOGEN-, SULFO-, NITRO- ODER NITROSODERIVATE, Acyclische Alkohole, ihre Halogen-, Sulfo-, Nitro- oder Nitrosoderivate. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
2905 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 29. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 2905
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 29ORGANIC CHEMICALS
- 2905II. ALKOHOLE, IHRE HALOGEN-, SULFO-, NITRO- ODER NITROSODERIVATE, Acyclische Alkohole, ihre Halogen-, Sulfo-, Nitro- oder Nitrosoderivate
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ceuta | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Cameroon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 2905 14 90: Hierher gehören nur sekundär-Butylalkohol (Butan-2-ol) und Isobutylalkohol (2-Methylpropan-1-ol). Zu Unterposition 2905 19 00: Hierher gehören z. B. Pentanole (Amylalkohole) wie: normal-Amylalkohol (Pentan-1-ol), sekundär-Amylalkohol (Pentan-2-ol), tertiär-Amylalkohol (2-Methylbutan-2-ol, Amylenhydrat), Isoamylalkohol (3-Methylbutan-1-ol), sekundär-Isoamylalkohol (3-Methylbutan-2-ol), 2-Methylbutan-1-ol, Neopentylalkohol (Neoamylalkohol, 2,2-Dimethylpropan-1-ol) und Pentan-3-ol.
Zu Unterposition 2905 49: 1. Glycerinester (z. B. Glycerinbenzolsulfonat), gebildet durch Reaktion von organischen Verbindungen mit Säurefunktion der Position 2904 mit Glycerin der Unterposition 2905 45.
Zu Unterpositionen 2905 4411 und 2905 4491: Zur Bestimmung des Gehalts an Mannitol ist ein Verfahren auf der Grundlage der HPLC anzuwenden (s. a. Erläuterungen (EE) zu Pos. 0403).
1. Zu Kapitel 29 gehören, soweit nichts anderes bestimmt ist, nur: a) isolierte chemisch einheitliche organische Verbindungen, auch wenn sie Verunreinigungen enthalten (RV E2901A00); b) Isomerengemische der gleichen organischen Verbindung (auch wenn sie Verunreinigungen enthalten), ausgenommen Isomerengemische (andere als Stereoisomere) gesättigter oder ungesättigter acylischer Kohlenwasserstoffe (Kapitel 27) (RV E2901B00); c) Erzeugnisse der Positionen 2936 bis 2939, Ether, Acetale und Ester von Zuckern und ihre Salze der Position 2940 und die Erzeugnisse der Position 2941, auch chemisch nicht einheitlich (RV E2901C00); d) wässrige Lösungen der unter den vorstehenden Buchstaben a), b) oder c) genannten Erzeugnisse (RV E2901D00); e) andere Lösungen der unter den vorstehenden Buchstaben a), b) oder c) genannten Erzeugnisse, sofern die Aufmachung in derartigen Lösungen ausschließlich aus S …
Subdivisions of this code
- 2905.11Methanol (methyl alcohol)
- 2905.12Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)
- 2905.13Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)
- 2905.14Other butanols
- 2905.16Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof
- 2905.17Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)
- 2905.19Other
- 2905.22Acyclic terpene alcohols
- 2905.29Other
- 2905.31Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
- 2905.32Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)
- 2905.39Other
- 2905.412-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)
- 2905.42Pentaerythritol
- 2905.43Mannitol
- 2905.44D-glucitol (sorbitol)
- 2905.45Glycerol
- 2905.49Other
- 2905.51Ethchlorvynol (INN)
- 2905.59Other
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2905 cover?
Code 2905 covers II. ALKOHOLE, IHRE HALOGEN-, SULFO-, NITRO- ODER NITROSODERIVATE, Acyclische Alkohole, ihre Halogen-, Sulfo-, Nitro- oder Nitrosoderivate. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2905?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 2905. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 2905?
The first six digits form the HS code: 2905. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2905 have?
2905 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2905 sit in the tariff?
2905 sits in this hierarchy: 29 ORGANIC CHEMICALS. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2905?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2905. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 2905 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 2905 appears in Annex I of the EU deforestation regulation (commodity oil palm). The Annex entry is narrower than the code, so only part of it is in scope. A due diligence statement and geolocation data for the plots of production are required.
Does customs tariff code 2905 change?
2905 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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