Glycerol (Glycerin) USP Grade
Pure glycerol, a trihydric acyclic alcohol (1,2,3-propanetriol), used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food as a humectant and sweetener. Classified under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as an other polyhydric acyclic alcohol, meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude glycerol from vegetable/animal fats
Chapter note excludes crude glycerol of heading 1520 from chapter 29 classification
If containing impurities exceeding chapter 29 purity standards
Mixtures not meeting 'separate chemically defined' criteria fall under prepared chemical mixtures
If glycerol esters rather than free glycerol
Esters classified with parent acid per chapter note 5(A), not as free polyhydric alcohols
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity meets USP standards with Certificate of Analysis to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure proper documentation for food/pharma grade to comply with FDA import requirements
Related Products under HTS 2905.49.50.01
1,2,6-Hexanetriol Technical Grade
1,2,6-Hexanetriol, a trihydric acyclic alcohol used in polymer production and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as 'other' polyhydric acyclic alcohols beyond dihydric types.
Pentaerythritol 98% Purity
Pentaerythritol (2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol), tetrahydric acyclic alcohol used in alkyd resins and explosives. HTS 2905.49.50.01 covers this 'other' polyhydric acyclic alcohol.
1,3-Butanediol Pharma Grade
1,3-Butanediol, dihydric acyclic alcohol used in pharmaceuticals and bioplastics. Pure form qualifies under HTS 2905.49.50.01 as chemically defined polyhydric alcohol.
Dipentaerythritol Technical
Dipentaerythritol, polyhydric acyclic alcohol derived from pentaerythritol, used in radiation-cure resins. Classified HTS 2905.49.50.01 as other polyhydric acyclic alcohol.
Propylene Glycol USP/BP
Propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol), dihydric acyclic alcohol meeting USP/BP standards for food/pharma use. HTS 2905.49.50.01 classification as polyhydric acyclic alcohol.
1,2,4-Butanetriol
1,2,4-Butanetriol, trihydric acyclic alcohol used as reactive diluent in polymers. Pure compound classified under HTS 2905.49.50.01.