Heading 2906
HTS code 2906 — Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Chapter
- 29 — Organic chemicals
- Tariff lines
- 12
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.1% to 5.5%, with 3 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 2906
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2906.11.0000 | Menthol (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic) | 2.1% | kg |
| 2906.12.0000 | Cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2906.13.1000 | Inositols (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic > Sterols and inositols) | Free | kg |
| 2906.13.5000 | Other (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic > Sterols and inositols) | 3.7% | kg |
| 2906.19.1000 | 4,4'-Isopropylidenedicyclohexanol; and mixtures containing not less than 90 percent by weight of stereoisomers of 2-isopropyl- 5-methylcyclohexanol, but containing not more than 30 percent by weight of any one such stereoisomer (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2906.19.3000 | Terpineols (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic > Other) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2906.19.5000 | Other (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic > Other) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2906.21.0000 | Benzyl alcohol (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Aromatic) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2906.29.1000 | Phenethyl alcohol (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Aromatic > Other > Odoriferous or flavoring compounds) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2906.29.2000 | Other (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Aromatic > Other > Odoriferous or flavoring compounds) | 5.5% | kg |
| 2906.29.3000 | 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)- 2,2,2-trichloro-ethanol (Dicofol); andp-Nitrobenzyl alcohol (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Aromatic > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2906.29.6000 | Other (Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives > Aromatic > Other > Other) | 5.5% | kg |
Documents required to import under 2906
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 2906?
- HTS heading 2906 covers cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. It sits in Chapter 29 (organic chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 12 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 2906?
- General duty rates from 2.1% to 5.5%, with 3 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2906 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 29
- 2901Acyclic hydrocarbons
- 2902Cyclic hydrocarbons
- 2903Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
- 2904Sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated
- 2905Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- 2907Phenols; phenol-alcohols
- 2908Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
- 2909Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives