Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated — HTS 2906
Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Chapter 29 › Heading 2906
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2906 is a broad product category for cyclic alcohols—alcohols whose structure includes a ring—and certain derivatives made by modifying those compounds with halogen, sulfonic acid, nitro, or nitroso groups. The heading can cover both named chemical substances and groups of related compounds, depending on their chemical structure and treatment.
To narrow the heading to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, identify the exact chemical described by the product’s molecular formula, systematic or commercial name, and composition. The lower-level provisions may distinguish a specifically named compound from “other” compounds, or separate products by chemical type, such as cyclanic, cyclenic, or cycloterpenic alcohols. Classification can also depend on whether the product is a pure chemical, a mixture, or a preparation, so the tariff text and relevant legal notes must be checked.
What to check
- Obtain the supplier’s safety data sheet, certificate of analysis, molecular formula, and chemical name before classifying the product.
- Confirm that the substance is an alcohol with a cyclic structure and determine whether it has halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivatives.
- Read every subheading under 2906 and look first for a provision that specifically names the compound or chemical type; use an “other” provision only when no specific one applies.
- Check whether the shipment is a single chemical, a solution, a mixture, or a formulated preparation, because composition and presentation may affect classification.
- Verify the proposed 8-digit HTSUS code against the current official tariff text and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the chemical structure or product formulation is unclear.
HTS heading 2906 summary
Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2906.13 | Sterols and inositols |
| 2906.19 | Other |
| 2906.29 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906.11.00.00 👉 | Menthol | 2.1% | Free | 6.2% |
| 2906.12.00.00 👉 | Cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols | 5.5% | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 53.5% |
| 2906.21.00.00 👉 | Benzyl alcohol | 5.5% | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2906?
Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.