Subheading · Section VI

2905.12: Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)

2905.12
  • FreeUK
  • 5.5%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 5.5%USA
  • US$1.8bnWorld trade in 2024

2905.12 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2905, acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated…, chapter 29.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 2905.12 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 2905.12; the duty is 5.5%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 2905.12 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 2905.12; the duty is 5.5%.

World trade in these goods reached US$1.8bn in 2024, up 13.8% on 2023.

The United States was the largest exporter with 20% of the total, ahead of China.

India imported the most (US$168.6m).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 108 exporters with US$18.1m; its largest buyer was France.

The United Kingdom imported US$33.9m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 5.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA 5.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2905 12 00 00 Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) Free
  2. 2905 12 00 10 Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) (cas rn 71-23-8) Free
  3. 2905 12 00 90 Other Free
  4. 2905 12 00 00 Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) Free
  5. 2905 12 00 10 Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) (cas rn 71-23-8) Free
  6. 2905 12 00 90 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2905 12 00 Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) 5.5%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2905.12 Propan-1-ol (propil alkol) ve propan-2-ol (izopropil alkol)
  2. 2905.12.00.00.11 Propil alkol 50%
  3. 2905.12.00.00.12 İzopropil alkol 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2905.12.00 Propan-1-ol (Propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol) 5.5%
  2. 2905.12.00.10 Propan-1-ol kg
  3. 2905.12.00.50 Propan-2-ol kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

2905.12 · US$1.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$176.6kUS$176.6k+US$1.9m+US$65.7m+> US$149m

Exports: 108
  1. United States: US$358m
  2. China: US$270.9m
  3. Germany: US$153.2m
  4. South Korea: US$149m
  5. Taiwan: US$142.2m
  6. Netherlands: US$136.3m
  7. South Africa: US$125m
  8. Canada: US$92.9m
  9. Belgium: US$78.6m
  10. France: US$74.8m
  11. Japan: US$65.7m
  12. Russia: US$26.3m
  13. United Kingdom: US$18.1m
  14. Singapore: US$16.6m
  15. India: US$15.1m
  16. Türkiye: US$8.9m
  17. Ireland: US$7.3m
  18. Spain: US$4.8m
  19. Lithuania: US$3.8m
  20. Poland: US$3.8m
  21. Thailand: US$3.3m
  22. Guatemala: US$3.2m
  23. Switzerland: US$2.7m
  24. Australia: US$2.1m
  25. Norway: US$1.9m
  26. Malaysia: US$1.9m
  27. Brazil: US$1.5m
  28. Italy: US$1.5m
  29. Slovenia: US$1.5m
  30. Portugal: US$1.4m
  31. Denmark: US$1.3m
  32. Hungary: US$1.2m
  33. Israel: US$966.8k
  34. Colombia: US$958.4k
  35. Austria: US$925k
  36. Bulgaria: US$884.1k
  37. Sweden: US$770.1k
  38. Czechia: US$640.5k
  39. United Arab Emirates: US$627.6k
  40. Kazakhstan: US$506.5k
  41. Mexico: US$489.5k
  42. Chile: US$359k
  43. Peru: US$331.8k
  44. Jordan: US$330.2k
  45. Hong Kong SAR China: US$322.1k
  46. Croatia: US$316.2k
  47. Indonesia: US$274.2k
  48. Dominican Republic: US$199.8k
  49. Saudi Arabia: US$199.3k
  50. Serbia: US$191.3k
  51. New Zealand: US$176.7k
  52. Latvia: US$176.6k
  53. Philippines: US$171.8k
  54. Luxembourg: US$145.3k
  55. Finland: US$144.8k
  56. Romania: US$143.8k
  57. Estonia: US$132.2k
  58. Slovakia: US$99.9k
  59. Ukraine: US$95.5k
  60. Jamaica: US$93.2k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$358m 20%
2 China US$270.9m 15.2%
3 Germany US$153.2m 8.6%
4 South Korea US$149m 8.3%
5 Taiwan US$142.2m 8%
6 Netherlands US$136.3m 7.6%
7 South Africa US$125m 7%
8 Canada US$92.9m 5.2%
9 Belgium US$78.6m 4.4%
10 France US$74.8m 4.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$168.6m 9.4%
2 United States US$150.5m 8.4%
3 Belgium US$112.8m 6.3%
4 China US$107.1m 6%
5 Mexico US$80.3m 4.5%
6 Germany US$77.2m 4.3%
7 Singapore US$66.2m 3.7%
8 Türkiye US$63.2m 3.5%
9 Spain US$58.7m 3.3%
10 Italy US$49.7m 2.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)?

Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) fall under HS subheading 2905.12, part of heading 2905, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2905.12 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2905.12 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol…?

The United States, with US$358m in 2024 (20% of world exports).